Sheep
NSA ram sales in East and South West to continue despite Covid constraints
The National Sheep Association has announced it plans to proceed with its ram sales despite Covid constraints. The association confirmed the...
Sheep
Beef
EU predicts drop in meat consumption for 2020
The European Commission is predicting a fall in meat consumption for 2020, due to changes in consumer demand during the...
Agri-Business
New campaign urges consumers to 'Make It' with lamb
The first phase of a campaign encouraging consumers in Great Britain to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch...
Agri-Business
Scottish autumn livestock sales to go ahead
Autumn sales will take place, but how they proceed will depend on physical distancing requirements, the Institute of Auctioneers and...
Agri-Business
In detail: What’s your share of DAERA’s £25 million Covid fund?
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced how he plans to divvy up a £25 million...
Rural Life
Mixed messages from autumn agricultural show organisers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has had to cancel its annual flagship event for October 2020. However, organisers of a major...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’
Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or will be taking...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’
Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or will be taking...
Sheep
Weaning: Avoid ‘one size fits all’ approach, warns vet
A mid-Wales vet has encouraged farmers to consider three main aspects when weaning lambs, in order to promote the long-term...
Agri-Business
British Wool denied access to UK coronavirus support fund
Farmers unions across the UK have urged their retrospective governments to intervene after British Wool was refused access to a...
Beef
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Beef
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Agri-Business
First 'Sheep Production Show' to go live this weekend
A new virtual event is set to take place this weekend in place of the many cancelled to help sheep...
Agri-Business
QMS to begin 'gradual' return to physical quality assurance inspections
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced plans to launch a “gradual return” to physical inspections for priority members across its...
Sheep
NSA announces new series webinars to keep sheep farmers informed
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has added a new series of webinars to its diary of virtual events. Topics for...
Agri-Business
Retail figures show 27% increase in UK retail beef sales
Britons’ spend on beef increased by more than a quarter over the last 12 weeks according to the latest retail sales...
Sheep
Welsh farmers testing the way for effective worming treatments
Beef and sheep farmers are encouraged to determine the best time and way to treat a group of animals before...
Sheep
Reducing grass demand by weaning lambs and culling ewes
The dry weather over the last few weeks has put farms under pressure, as grass growth rates continue to drop...
