Sheep
Sheep farmers should not be nervous about New Zealand, PM Ardern says
New Zealand's prime minister has said British farmers should not be 'nervous' about imported produce because it will be a 'benefit' to consumers…
Read more
More Sheep news
Sheep
Sensationalist coverage misses big picture on meat and environment, body warns
The recent EAT Lancet publication which calls on people to cut their meat intake paints a 'false picture' of the 'positive story' livestock farming…
Read more
Sheep
Rustlers steal 500 sheep worth £60,000 from Norfolk farm
Livestock rustlers have stolen around 500 sheep worth more than £60,000 from a farm in Norfolk. Norfolk Police are appealing for witnesses following…
Read more
Sheep
94-year-old 'shepherding legend' scoops prestigious award
A 94-year-old 'shepherding legend' has scooped an award dedicated to recognising farmers who make a significant contribution to farming in the Inner…
Read more
Sheep
Man ordered to pay out nearly £1,000 after dog kills 13 sheep
A man has been given a 12 month community order and ordered to pay out nearly £1,000 after his dog killed at least 13 sheep. At least 13 sheep were…
Read more
Sheep
Scottish hill farmers 'need clarity' on future support, rural group says
Farmers in Scotland’s most fragile rural areas need clarity on how hill and upland livestock production is going to be supported in future, a rural…
Read more
Sheep
Scottish Government performs u-turn on 'less favoured area' support cuts
The Scottish Government have performed a partial u-turn on funding for the country's remote hill farmers, retaining less favoured area support at 80…
Read more
Sheep
Scotland to introduce compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
Legislation is to be brought forward in Scotland this year requiring abattoirs to record on CCTV all areas where live animals are present. This is…
Read more
Sheep
Welsh farmers set targets to reduce antibiotic use by 10% by 2020
Welsh lamb and beef producers have been set targets to reduce antibiotic use by 10% by 2020, with an attention towards reducing prophylactic use…
Read more
Sheep
Plea to public after new born lamb killed in suspected dog attack
A farmer has issued a plea to the public to keep dogs under control after a new born lamb was killed in a suspected livestock worrying incident. The…
Read more