Sheep
Lamb price falling short of production costs, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that the returns farmers are receiving for their lamb are not enough to...
Sheep
Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Agri-Business
Forage specialist outlines key factors in grass silage value
Forage specialist Dr. Dave Davies spoke at the first of the 2022, Alltech-hosted ‘Making Silage Sense’ webinar series. The Wales-based...
N.Ireland
Reducing carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable – AFBI
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable. However, a range of tools will be needed to effect change....
N.Ireland
Flock owners in Northern Ireland commit to sheep scab initiative
Over 30 flocks from across Northern Ireland (NI) have signed up, so far, for a ‘ground-breaking’ project to tackle sheep...
Sheep
NSA funds New Zealand study trip for young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has selected two young sheep farmers to embark on a study trip to New Zealand...
Agri-Business
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade
Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Beef
Health planning advice improved productivity on farms - HCC
In a recent Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) survey, over 50% of vets questioned said that delivering...
Sheep
HCC aims to build on lamb export success to US
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is ready to build on export success for Welsh red meat following...
Sheep
GB lamb exported to US for first time in over 20 years
Welsh and English lamb has been exported to the US for the first time in over 20 and 25 years...
Sheep
NSA offers opportunities to young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened applications for young sheep farmers to apply to be a part of the...
Agri-Business
New liver fluke manual will help farmers control the disease - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing...
Sheep
Couple petitions to dredge River Derwent after losing 58 lambs in flood
A farming couple in Yorkshire has started a petition to dredge the River Derwent near Keswick on the back of...
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat exports up in July
UK sheepmeat exports increased in July, but were on the low side when compared to the same period in 2021....
Sheep
'Strong sales' at NSA Wales & Border ram sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border ram sale saw a Blue Faced Leicester shearling sell for a record...
Beef
CAFRE to host two events for beef and sheep farmers
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host two ‘Planning for Performance’ events looking...
Agri-Business
John Nix Pocketbook identifies winners and losers for 2023
According to the John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook, there has seldom been such a wide variation in prospects for UK...
N.Ireland
Building grass now for next spring
As the days get shorter and grass growth continues to slow up, thoughts should be turning to building grass for...
