Agri-Business
Operation Bo Peep: Scottish sheep farmers unleash new weapon against rustlers
Dubbed ‘Operation Bo Peep’, Scottish farmers now have a new secret weapon against sheep theft. It’s the stuff of shepherds’...
Sheep
Sheep
Rearing multiple lambs to be crucial to farm survival post-Brexit
With uncertainty still surrounding the future of valuable European exports, more than 90% of UK sheep producers say it will...
Sheep
Finalists of Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year announced
Two exceptional sheep businesses have been unveiled as the finalists of the AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award....
Agri-Business
Pioneering traceability technology up for top award
Pioneering traceability technology which helps millions of consumers know that their food is genuine from farm to fork has been...
Sheep
Flock of pedigree lambs attacked in Angus
An Angus farmer has suffered a significant loss to his flock of pedigree Beltex ewe lambs following a devastating dog...
Sheep
Industry group calls for funding to control sheep scab in Wales
An industry-led group has called for Government funding to be made available to help it achieve its aim of eradicating...
Sheep
iTexel Conference: Breeding to reduce antibiotic use
The upcoming iTexel Conference will give attendees an opportunity to hear how ongoing research could help farmers breed sheep with...
Beef
Researchers warn not to let dry summer cause Liver Fluke complacency
Although overall, the risk of liver fluke infection this autumn and winter will be moderate across Northern Ireland, there will...
Sheep
Vaccination for ewes required to prevent orf - MSD
MSD Animal Health has said that it’s “impossible” to prevent the spread of orf without vaccinating both ewes and lambs....
Agri-Business
Major Brexit conference scheduled in Wales
Farmers, processors, retailers and politicians will gather in Wales next week to discuss Brexit and the possibility of the UK...
Sheep
NSA calls for 'extreme caution' when importing sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for British farmers to “think hard” and consider the risks to the UK’s...
Beef
Sector breakdown: How the extreme weather of 2018 made its mark on red meat
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red...
Sheep
Sector action leads to breakthrough in fight against sheep dip disposal fees
Work by sheep industry stakeholders in response to an exponential rise in dip disposal licence fees in England has resulted...
Sheep
NSA chairman to host sheep event in 2019
The nights may be drawing in and a familiar chill returning to early mornings but thoughts at National Sheep Association...
Beef
Farmers wanted for progressive groups
Recruitment has started for the next two groups of forward-thinking English beef and lamb farmers to be part of AHDB...
Beef
Importers rewarded for championing the Scottish Red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their longstanding loyalty and commitment to the Scottish red meat industry....
Agri-Business
Welsh warn no trade deal would have 'stark implications' for red meat sector
The challenges of Brexit for Wales’s iconic red meat industry were laid out in clear terms as Hybu Cig Cymru...
Agri-Business
SIAL: 'Strong demand' from importers for Scotch meat
The opening days of SIAL in Paris, one of the world’s largest food trade fairs, have seen a very encouraging...
