N.Ireland
Early-lambing flocks: Some essentials you will need at lambing time
Some early-lambing flocks have already had their first ewes drop over the last while, while many others will have been...
Sheep
Rural Life
30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm
A farm in Cheshire has had 30 sheep killed in what was described as an ‘atrocious’ dog attack by Cheshire...
N.Ireland
Ornamental garden plants can pose a significant poisoning risk for sheep
Ireland’s rising rural population has brought with it an enhanced risk of sheep being poisoned by ornamental plants. Agri-food and...
Sheep
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...
Sheep
Managing ewe nutrition during lambing is essential to flock performance
In the six weeks leading up to lambing, 75% of foetal growth takes place, significantly increasing metabolisable energy (ME) and...
N.Ireland
Texel Twilight sale set to see 55 pedigree in-lamb hoggets up for grabs
Most sheep sales are now over for 2020 but there are a few exceptions. The Texel Twilight sale is set...
Sheep
How to improve your flock performance
Sheep farmers collect a lot of data about flock performance and could make far better use of it to improve...
Agri-Business
'Better utilisation of grass means better lamb growth’
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to major improvements in the performance of her...
Arable
DAERA publishes results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
N.Ireland
Slatted or dry bedded housing for sheep: What questions do I need to ask myself before deciding?
They may not be the most common sight on sheep farms, but they are becoming more popular…and that is slatted...
Beef
Have you tested your building’s airflow?
The supply of fresh air within livestock housing is critical to ensure good health and maximum performance from housed livestock...
Sheep
Hill farmers seeing the benefit of monitoring flock performance
Hill farmers in Wales have seen ample benefits after only a year of being part of a major research project...
N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Agri-Business
Ulster Wool seeks non-executive board member nominations
Farmer-owned wool marketing collective Ulster Wool is seeking nominations for its next non-executive board member. Current member Brendan Kelly (pictured...
Environment
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...
Sheep
FUW to host webinar on preparing for the lambing season
The Anglesey branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is helping members prepare for the next lambing season with...
Sheep
New booklet launched to offer advice on recording pedigree flocks
Sheep breeders need an unbiased way to find rams and ewes in the flock with the best potential for breeding...
