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Farmers call on shoppers to choose UK lamb this Easter
Shoppers are being urged to choose British lamb this Easter, as the National Sheep Association (NSA) highlights its welfare standards and…
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Fully funded training offered to help upland farms adapt to post-BPS future
Upland farmers are being offered 12 fully funded training places to help future-proof their businesses, as financial pressures mount following the…
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Scotland tightens bluetongue rules — but trade fears grow over £35m impact
Scotland will tighten controls to keep bluetongue out of its sheep flock — but industry leaders warn the move could disrupt cross-border livestock…
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One in 10 dog owners admit sheep worrying incident, survey reveals
More than one in 10 dog owners admit their pet has been involved in sheep worrying — as farmers warn the consequences can be devastating for flocks…
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Livestock market turnover smashes £3bn as demand drives record prices
Livestock market turnover has topped £3bn for the first time, as throughput rose despite a shrinking national herd and flock — underlining the…
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UK red meat exports hit record £2bn as global trade push ramps up
British red meat exports have hit a record £2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, prompting a fresh push to unlock new global markets. The surge, confirmed…
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Scottish lamb prices top £4/kg as demand surges and supply tightens
Scottish lamb prices have surged past £4/kg this spring, running around 20% higher than last year and more than 35% above the five-year average, as…
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Welsh sheep farmers set for genetics upgrade with £3m funding
A £3 million investment in sheep genetics is set to boost flock performance and cut emissions across Wales, as farmers gain access to advanced…
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Dog attack kills 34 pregnant sheep in 'devastating' Lincolnshire incident
A dog attack has left 34 pregnant sheep dead in Lincolnshire, dealing a heavy blow to a local farmer and prompting a police appeal for information…
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Farmers urged to act as new lambing survey targets rising sector challenges
Sheep farmers are facing mounting pressure this lambing season, as a major new survey launches to capture the realities on the ground across the UK…
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