Sheep
Lamb losses a threat as warm weather causes Nematodirus and roundworm spike
Wet weather followed by a sudden increase in temperature is causing a high Nematodirus and roundworm risk on farms nationwide,...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
Agri-Business
Scots industry urged to back 'Meat with Integrity' campaign
A new campaign is enlisting the help of farmers, crofters and others working in the industry to raise awareness of...
Sheep
Worrying: Calls for jail time to be made available to judges
NFU Scotland has called for lawmakers to allow judges to hand down prison sentences in order to punish the most...
Sheep
HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event
This year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Welsh Sheep event will feature “a major presence” from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat...
Agri-Business
AHDB to launch £1.4m promotion to get lamb back on plates
A new £1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB as the industry seeks to further...
Sheep
Forward focused discussions enjoyed at NSA Breed Society Forum
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Breed Society Forum proved the perfect platform for discussion on the future of UK sheep...
Sheep
Temperature fluctuations creating a different nematodirus challenge this year
With risk levels rising sharply in the last seven to 10 days, the SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast is warning that many...
Sheep
Defra to delay carcase splitting regulation change
The change from toothing to a calendar date in the carcase splitting decision for TSE has officially been delayed and...
Sheep
NSA reminds industry to uphold highest standards as shearing season begins
As the shearing season begins across the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding farmers and contractors to do...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool and NSA to host joint meeting for sheep farmers
Ulster Wool and the National Sheep Association (NSA) are to host a joint meeting for sheep farmers to give an...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool and NSA to host joint meeting for sheep farmers
Ulster Wool and the National Sheep Association (NSA) are to host a joint meeting for sheep farmers to give an...
Agri-Business
Prime sheep markets buoyed by Easter and Brexit delay
The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past...
Sheep
211 sheep stolen from Dorchester farm
Officers investigating the theft of more than 200 sheep from farmland near Dorchester are appealing for witnesses and those with...
Sheep
Do you hold the Golden Fleece?
Ulster Wool has launched the 2019 Golden Fleece Competition, designed to showcase the exceptional quality of wool. Managed by Ulster...
Sheep
Welsh MP to put forward bill on dog attacks following campaign
A Welsh MP has committed to putting forward a private members bill in the House of Commons that would hold...
Dairy
Dairy cows rescued from slurry pit in Wales
Fire personnel were on hand at a farm in east Wales today, Thursday, April 11, to rescue three dairy cows...
