Rural Life
Welsh government urges dog owners to prevent livestock worrying
The Welsh government has urged dog owners keep their pets under control to protect lambs and other livestock as lambing...
Sheep
Rural Life
Police investigating illegal sheep slaughter after skin found
Dyfed-Powys Police’s rural crime team is investigating the illegal slaughter of a sheep after a farmer found a yearling lamb...
Dairy
Farmers mustn't 'drop their guard' with liver fluke - SCOPS and COWS
Livestock farmers must not “drop their guard” when it comes to liver fluke, experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
Sheep
NFU livestock chair has concerns for GB sheep sector
The livestock board chair at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Richard Finlay, has said he is concerned as Great Britain’s...
Sheep
NSA launches survey to gauge impact of sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its annual survey on the impacts of sheep worrying by dogs in a...
Rural Life
Northamptonshire farmers urged to mark property after spate of thefts
Farmers and landowners in Northamptonshire are being reminded to mark their property as the county has already received eight reports...
Beef
UK red meat exporters to join AHDB in the US this March
Red meat exporters from the UK are set to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) on a visit...
Sheep
HCC report reveals struggles of sheep industry
A new analysis report launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has highlighted current factors impacting on...
Arable
SAC Consulting's mixed-farming approach may provide benefits
SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has said that a farmer maintained profitability and improved soil health through...
N.Ireland
Falling prices are leaving sheep sector under pressure – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that falling sheep prices are leaving the sector under immense pressure and that...
Beef
Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, European...
Sheep
Man convicted after skinning sheep and feeding it to hounds
Hartley Crouch of Cottesmore Road, Ashwell, has been convicted of theft after he stole a sheep, skinned it and fed...
Agri-Business
HCC Hill Ram scheme ensures bright future for Welsh sheep businesses
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) Hill Ram scheme is making sure the future is bright for Welsh...
Sheep
British Wool relaunches shearing course for NFYFC members
British Wool has relaunched a discounted shearing course offer to members of the National Federation of Young Farmers Club (NFYFC)....
Sheep
Cheshire dog attack leaves 2 sheep dead and another injured
Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported that two sheep have died and another has been seriously injured following a...
Sheep
NSA opens applications for trip to Houses of Parliament
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened applications for young sheep farmers to join a visit to the Houses of...
Sheep
Video: Dozens of sheep drown in southwest Scotland
Reports have emerged of dozens of sheep drowing in southwest Scotland as a result of the River Nith flooding. Sheep...
Sheep
Almost 30 sheep killed in suspected dog attack in Kent
Almost 30 pregnant sheep were killed in a suspected dog attack which took place in Teynham, near Sittingbourne in Kent...
