N.Ireland
Elite Texel hogget secures Antrim Show’s sheep inter-breed title
The sheep inter-breed championship at Antrim Show 2025 was won by Alastair Gault, from Ballyclare in Co. Antrim with an...
Sheep
Sheep
What is in Australia’s new five-year sheep strategic plan?
Australia’s Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025 – 2030 strategic plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian...
Beef
Substantial entry of sheep at Castlewellan Show 2025
Almost 900 sheep graced the competition rings at this year’s Castlewellan Show with tremendous weather and crowds adding to the...
Rural Life
NSA urges holidaymakers to keep their dogs away from sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to holidaymakers across the UK to be careful of their pets...
N.Ireland
UK consumers want ‘high-quality, red meat protein in their diets’ – LMC
Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies, according...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers ‘need parity’ on financial supports available in south – breeder
The importance of retaining sheep numbers in hill areas in both Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been emphasised by...
N.Ireland
Threat of midge, tick-borne disease ‘has never been greater’ – researcher
Vaccines developed in the future will play in a key role in maintaining animal health standards and combatting diseases, according...
Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
Sheep
New sheep meat traceability project launched
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new project which aims to use technology as a traceability tool for...
Rural Life
Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses
A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has passed in...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool Group: ‘Significant increase’ in fleece deliveries expected
Fleece deliveries to Ulster Wool Group grading depot at Muckamore in Co. Antrim are ahead of this time last year,...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep at Omagh Show 2025
A record entry of almost 1,200 animals competed in the sheep classes at Omagh Show 2025, with judging continuing until...
N.Ireland
NI agricultural shows urged to avail of cross-border funding
Agricultural show societies in Northern Ireland are being urged to avail of the cross border funding sources that are now...
N.Ireland
Demand for EasyCare bloodlines opening up overseas markets – farmer
This year’s six-week lambing season for Co. Antrim-based, EasyCare sheep farmer Campbell Tweed peaked on April 27. The day in...
Beef
Scottish MP urges farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today (Friday, July 4) backed calls for farmers to vaccinate their livestock against...
N.Ireland
Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection sale kicks off later
The Breeder’s Choice Summer Selection Sale kicks off later (Friday, July 4) at 7:00p.m under the UK-based livestock traders, Harrison...
N.Ireland
Discussions on bespoke NI sheep support package to continue
Discussions aimed at delivering a bespoke sheep support package for sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are to continue over the...
N.Ireland
£1bn for UK biosecurity centre to tackle animal diseases
Britain’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today (Tuesday, June 24) with the announcement of a...
