Rural Life
210 lambs stolen in West Dorset
Police in West Dorset are appealing for information after a large number of lambs were stolen from a field near...
Sheep
Sheep
Scotland's largest livestock worrying fine totalled just £500
The Scottish Government has been criticised for “total inaction” on livestock worrying after it emerged the largest fine handed out...
Sheep
Structural changes at the NSA as association prepares for Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made changes to the staffing structure at head office in Malvern, Worcestershire – and...
Sheep
Welsh Lamb pleases Parisian palates
A promotional push by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and French retailers has been well received, with...
Beef
Harper Adams to host sheep and cattle health day
Five scientists from the Moredun Research Institute will be at Harper Adams University College on Tuesday, January 8 to provide...
Beef
Farmers advised to stay vigilant on liver fluke
The Welsh livestock sector is being warned not to assume that 2018’s hot summer will make liver fluke less of...
Beef
Prices offer mixed picture for Scots livestock producers this Christmas
Scottish livestock farmers and crofters are facing mixed fortunes of farmgate prices as consumers prepare for the festive season. The...
N.Ireland
9 sheep killed in dog attack with 3 more euthanised
Farmers have been warned to be vigilant after a bad dog attack left nine sheep dead with a further three...
Beef
Farmers needed for pioneering Welsh animal health project
A new flock and herd health initiative aiming to offer Welsh beef and sheep farmers specialist veterinary support is looking...
Sheep
Prime lamb prices strengthen in run-up to Christmas
Prime lamb prices across Europe have strengthened seasonally over the past month with the Christmas period improving demand across Europe,...
Agri-Business
Levy bodies take first step promoting sustainability of UK beef and lamb
Three meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to pave the way for a sustainability framework for beef...
Agri-Business
British sheep meat to head to India in new export deal
A new export deal for British sheep meat could be worth as much as £6 million to the industry over...
Beef
Survey launched to improve neonatal survival
Increasing profitability for farmers through improved lamb and calf survival is the key focus of a new project involving British...
Beef
Star-studded campaign to highlight mighty meat’s health benefits
A high-profile new campaign aimed at educating the public about how lean red meat can be part of a healthy...
Sheep
‘Beast from the East’ knocks 500,000 off Welsh sheep numbers
Short-term weather factors have, as anticipated, hit the Welsh sheep industry this year, new figures released by Welsh Government show....
Beef
Bayer cuts 12,000 staff as it exits animal health business
A recent statement issued from Bayer has announced that the company intends to exit the animal health business in what...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru & BMPA: Poor ag policy plans could destroy red meat sector
NFU Cymru and the BMPA (British Meat Processing Association) have voiced their shared concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the...
Beef
Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year announced
Owen Watkins of Caenantmelyn, near Hay-on-Wye has been named NFU Cyrmu / NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year...
