N.Ireland
Exports of sheepmeat from the UK fall 12% in October
Continuing the trend seen for 2021, UK exports of fresh and frozen sheepmeat once again witnessed a decline, with imports...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Lambing essentials for early-lambing flocks
For some early-lambing flocks, the first ewe has dropped, while for others, it's a case of just being patient. If...
Sheep
Supporting ewe nutrition pre and post lambing leads to heavier lambs at weaning
Sheep producers looking to maximise weaning weights and lifetime performance for this lambing season, should adopt a combo supplement protocol...
Sheep
New initiative to compare rams in commercial hill flocks
A scheme investing in Welsh upland sheep farming has launched a new initiative to support farmers in assessing the impact...
Beef
FUW raises concerns about changes to livestock movement rules
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised its concerns regarding proposed changes to the registration and reporting of livestock...
Sheep
Cotswold farmer sentenced after burying sheep in rotting potatoes
A Cotswold farmer has been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison after he pleaded guilty to 22 offences, including burying...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Boost in lamb prices
Lamb prices strengthened as the week progressed in Northern Ireland (NI) last week, with prices moving on a further 5p/kg....
N.Ireland
Poots welcomes re-opening of US market for UK lamb exports
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the announcement that exports of UK lamb to the US market can...
Sheep
NSA issues advice on how best to deal with a sheep worrying attack
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers across the UK to update themselves with the latest guidance on...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices hold firm
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland (NI) this week was reported to be firm, with lamb prices holding relative to...
Sheep
NSA celebrates 10-year anniversary for chairman Phil Stocker
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is celebrating 10 years under the leadership of chief executive Phil Stocker. Taking the helm...
Agri Politics
US to accept UK lamb imports from January 3
The United States (US) has moved to lift its 20-year ban on sheep and goat products from countries with cases...
N.Ireland
DAERA sheep and goat inventories for 2021 to be completed online
The annual sheep and goat inventories will be completed entirely online again this year, with telephone support for those who...
N.Ireland
Major prices paid at Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb Championships
A bumper entry of livestock attracted tremendous crowds for the 2021 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Beef and Lamb Championships....
Sheep
Ram management after breeding
With the breeding season at an end for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, it’s important to not neglect rams,...
Sheep
Opportunity returns for young sheep farmers to join NSA development programme
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is starting its search for the next group of Next Generation Ambassadors to join its...
Sheep
Springhill Texel flock to be sold at Beatties
John Foster’s Springhill Texel flock has joined forces with Milestonehill (Murray Annett) and Dynawhyte (Nathan Armstrong) for their forthcoming Female...
Sheep
Fred Perry launches British wool collection
The iconic tennis brand Fred Perry, has launched three new styles of knitwear using British wool. Triple Wimbledon champion Fred...
