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UK talent competes among Europe's elite at Shepherd of Year final
Britain’s young shepherds have proved they can hold their own against Europe’s best, securing top-five finishes at the prestigious European Shepherd…
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NFU Cymru warns new lamb welfare rules could 'cause more harm than good'
Proposed changes to long-standing lamb castration and tail docking rules have sparked a strong backlash from Welsh sheep leaders, who warn the…
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Over 100 farmers attend life-saving safety event ahead of lambing
With lambing season fast approaching, more than 100 farmers gathered in Skipton to tackle one of agriculture’s most persistent dangers — farm…
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Winter freeze and storms set to tighten UK lamb and beef supplies
A winter of freezing temperatures and storms could tighten UK meat and produce supplies ahead of Easter, with knock-on effects for farmgate returns…
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Welsh farmer keeps Border Leicester sheep legacy alive after 100 years
Nearly 100 years after Border Leicesters were introduced to his family farm, North Wales sheep farmer Ben Hamner believes the traditional breed could…
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UK's top young shepherds head to Paris for elite competition
Four of the UK’s brightest young sheep farmers will take on Europe’s best in Paris this weekend after being selected to represent their nations at…
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Dog attacks on livestock rise 10% to nearly £2m, new figures show
Livestock worrying cost UK farmers nearly £2 million last year, as dog attacks continue to blight flocks ahead of lambing season. New figures from…
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Six sheep dead and 20 injured in 'reckless' Derbyshire dog attack
Six sheep are dead and 20 more injured after what police have described as a “reckless” dog attack in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said…
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Dog attacks hit four in five sheep farmers as lambing season warning issued
Almost four in five sheep farmers have suffered a dog attack in the past year, prompting renewed calls for action as lambing season gets under way…
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NI farmers 'in the dark' over bluetongue as union hits out at DAERA
Northern Ireland farmers are growing increasingly frustrated and uncertain as a lack of clear communication from the Department of Agriculture…
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