N.Ireland
FAO to lead programme to transform agri-food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has developed a programme to transform global agri-food systems. Along...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Carbon footprint challenges for livestock producers
Managing carbon efficiently is now an absolute priority for beef and sheep farmers throughout Northern Ireland according to one leading...
Sheep
England vs. Wales: Sheep show support for boys in red
England and Wales will face each other in the World Cup this evening (Tuesday, November 29), and two former professional...
Sheep
SCOPS reports of high worm challenge for farms
The dry summer and mild, wet autumn of 2022 has resulted in a high worm challenge on many farms, with...
Sheep
Carmarthenshire sheep farmer wins prestigious award
A sheep farmer from Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, has won the 2022 John Gittins Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the...
N.Ireland
Positive response to Ulster Wool prices
Ulster Wool, a farmer-owned cooperative, has been hailed as an example of collective marketing and praised for its success in...
N.Ireland
Processors slow to move up weight limits for lambs in NI
Processors have been slow to move up weight limits for lambs in Northern Ireland, similar to what has been seen...
Sheep
UK sheep breeders can now export genetics to the US
Sheep breeders in the UK can now export genetics to the US in an agreement estimated to be worth £750,000...
N.Ireland
Animal breeding strategies key to tackling global warming
Specifically designed animal breeding strategies will be able to identify cattle and sheep that inherently produce less methane than others....
N.Ireland
UK imports of sheepmeat fall 43% in August
Imports of sheepmeat to the UK tallied 3,000t in August, which was 43% less than what was imported in the...
Sheep
NSA welcomes AHDB beef and lamb levy board plans
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the public release of the future operational intentions for the levy of the...
Sheep
NSA manager steps down from regional office
Jonathon Barber has stepped down after thirty years as regional manager for the National Sheep Association (NSA) eastern region. The...
N.Ireland
France leads the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg
France is leading the way in lamb price with €8.00/kg available as of the week ending October 29, according Bord...
Agri Politics
NSA to promote grassland as COP27 continues
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is looking forward to increasing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of...
N.Ireland
NI farmer charged for causing unnecessary suffering to 28 sheep
A farmer from Co. Down has been convicted in court for causing unnecessary suffering to 16 sheep and 11 lambs....
Sheep
NSA to host Next Generation events for sheep farmers
Young people with an enthusiasm for the UK sheep sector are invited to join two free events later this month...
Sheep
Lamb markets remain 'unsteady' due to external pressures
Conditions in the lamb market remain unsteady as external pressures impact on consumer demand, export trends and lamb supply according...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat production down 11% in September 2022
UK sheepmeat production for the month of September fell by 11% when compared to the same period in 2021, the...
