N.Ireland
NI group travels south to examine research in the sheep sector
AgriSearch has led a study tour from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) to examine research and...
Sheep
Sheep
Scottish sheep farmers urged to donate to Lamb Bank 2024
Organisers of Lamb Bank 2024 are calling on Scottish sheep farmers to donate to the charitable initiative ran by the...
Sheep
Sheep farmers must ensure ewes have sufficient minerals pre-tupping
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to ensure their ewes’ diets have been supplemented with the right minerals for the most...
Beef
Bluetongue virus restricted zone declared in Norfolk and Suffolk
Following several confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV3) at premises across Norfolk and Suffolk, the United Kingdom (UK) chief...
N.Ireland
Lack of farming awareness can ‘impact a buyer’s choices’- UFU
In an effort to raise awareness of sheep farming, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is promoting ‘Love Lamb Week’ which...
Sheep
Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
Sheep
Cornish farmer shares tupping tips to improve flock health
Cornish beef and sheep farmer James Warwick has shared five tupping tips to improve flock health. Warwick’s first suggestion is...
Sheep
9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of Warwickshire,...
Rural Life
Ceredigion sheep farmer wins M&S Low Impact Award
Ceredigion sheep farmer James Raw has been named winner of this year’s Low Impact Award in the annual M&S Select...
Rural Life
Dog kills sheep and leaves lamb 'highly distressed' in Daventry
A dog has attacked and killed a sheep and left its lamb “highly distressed” in Daventry, Northamptonshire Police has said....
Beef
AHDB 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign to champion British meat and dairy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said its Let’s Eat Balanced campaign will once again seek to champion...
Beef
Drought drives reduction in NZ cattle and sheep numbers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual stock number survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep...
Sheep
80 sheep die during export by air from Australia to Indonesia
Approximately 80 sheep have died on an air freight consignment from Australia to Indonesia, a body representing Australia’s livestock export sector has...
N.Ireland
Limited supply will determine international sheep market trends
A contraction in supplies will be the key factor in determining international sheep market trends over the coming months. Lamb...
Sheep
Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to address the “escalating...
Sheep
Llandovery Sheep Festival Forum to discuss farming in a changing climate
Organisers of the Llandovery Sheep Festival forum have said the topic of discussion will be farming in a changing climate....
Sheep
Graphic images: Sheep found dead from crossbow-like weapon
Agricultural cooperative Dachie Livestock has said one of its sheep was killed with “either a crossbow/bow and arrow or similar...
Beef
Supply squeeze and consumer demand offsets beef imports increase - HCC
An export boost, a supply squeeze and robust consmer demand have helped positively offset increases in beef imports, according to...
