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Belgium’s non-stun slaughter decision shows that UK ban is 'possible'
New legislation banning the slaughter of animals without prior stunning comes into effect in parts of Belgium, showing that a similar ban is possible…
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UK sheep farmers urge New Zealand to be 'realistic' in any trade deal
Sheep farmers have told the New Zealand Government to take account of the interests of the UK sheep industry and that they are “realistic” in their…
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Pedigree ram nominations open for fifth year of RamCompare
The search is on for the country’s best rams as pedigree breeders are invited to put forward rams believed to have good lamb growth, carcase weight…
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£5m funding allocated to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
The Welsh Government has confirmed that £5 million of Rural Development Programme funding will be used to help eradicate sheep scab in Wales. The…
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Hill farming parliamentary group headed by Tim Farron to be re-instated
A parliamentary group which aims to protect the best interests of British hill farmers is to be re-instated after disbanding back in 2015. The…
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Feeding pregnant ewes TMR boosts lamb performance at Powys farm
Feeding pregnant ewes a total mixed ration for six weeks pre-lambing resulted in more lambs hitting growth targets at a Welsh farm. The Haynes family…
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Security warning to farmers after 200 lambs stolen from Dorset farm
Farmers have been told to take extra steps to ensure a good level of security after over 200 lambs were stolen from a farm in Dorset. Around 210…
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Livestock sector raises concerns about £30,000 wage threshold
Sheep farmers have highlighted their concerns about the impact on the livestock sector of the £30,000 wage threshold for skilled labour in new…
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Union expresses disappointment following latest dog attack on sheep
A rural family in County Armagh are left dealing with the aftermath of a livestock worrying incident which has killed nine sheep and three other…
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SNP budget cut to Less Favoured Areas 'unacceptable'
NFU Scotland have called an SNP budget slash for the country's remote 'Less Favoured Areas' as "unacceptable". Figures revealed in the Scottish…
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