N.Ireland
New test gives hope that sheep scab can be eradicated
A new blood test is giving hope that sheep scab can be eradicated in the UK and Ireland. But it...
Sheep
N.Ireland
New campaign to drive down sheep scab infestations
A new – and concerted initiative – has been launched to drive down sheep scab infestation levels across the UK....
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat production down in June
UK sheepmeat production declined for the month of June when compared with last year, however it is up on the...
Sheep
Vehicle deliberately runs over 14 sheep in north Dorset field
A vehicle entered a field in north Dorset on Sunday (July 17) and deliberately ran over sheep, killing 14 altogether,...
Sheep
NSA questions popular restaurant chain’s decision to drop lamb from its menu
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is disappointed to hear of a well known restaurant chain removing lamb...
N.Ireland
Wicklow group visits EasyCare sheep operation in Co. Antrim
Members of the East Wicklow EasyCare (EWE) sheep group recently visited the Co. Antrim flock of Campbell Tweed. His Ballygally...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices edge upwards
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland (NI) witnessed an improvement as the week went on as demand strengthened. Base prices...
N.Ireland
Exports of Northern Ireland lambs south continues to increase
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) continue to increase. Figures from the Livestock...
N.Ireland
£34.50 increase on 21kg lamb carcass compared to 2020
Lamb prices are up £34.50 on a 21kg carcass compared to the same period in 2020, according to the Livestock...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices come under pressure
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland (NI) is witnessing a similar situation to the one in the south, with lamb...
Agri-Business
Welsh beef and lamb exports increasing in 2022
Trade figures for the first four months of 2022, analysed in the latest monthly market bulletin by Hybu Cig Cymru...
Agri-Business
Spiraling costs are forcing farmers to change food production plans
Spiraling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect...
Agri-Business
Plans to resolve trade barriers to UK lamb and beef in Asia
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has today (Thursday, June 30) announced plans to resolve around 100 trade barriers, including those...
Sheep
British Wool purchases new Scottish grading depot
British Wool has announced the purchase of new premises in Selkirk, which will replace its current depot in Galashiels in...
Agri-Business
Irish farm organisation meets UK unions to discuss drystock challenges
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions to discuss issues affecting...
Dairy
Overall decrease recorded in use of antimicrobials – WOAH
The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018,...
N.Ireland
33% year-on-year increase of UK sheepmeat exports in April
UK sheepmeat exports increased 33% in April when compared to the same month in 2021. According to the Agriculture and...
Sheep
NSA to expand 'Field days' after successful first event
Under scorching June sunshine, the South East region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) held a new style event last...
