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80 sheep stolen by livestock rustlers in Scottish Highlands
A farmer who lives in the Scottish Highlands has had 80 of his sheep stolen by livestock rustlers, valued at around £4,400. Police Scotland are…
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New UK powers could mean live export ban despite industry concern
Significant new powers granted to the UK and devolved nations post-Brexit could be used to introduce a ban on live exports. As the UK develops its…
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Upland sheep support scheme deadline nears for Scots farmers
Scottish hill farmers and crofters are being reminded that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme closes on Friday 30…
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'Passionate' farmer recognised for quality of stockmanship
An "extremely passionate" farmer who focuses on animal health history to maintain high quality breeding stock has been awarded 'Welsh Livestock…
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£1,000 for farmers who complete Red Meat Benchmarking forms
The Red Meat Benchmarking deadline is fast approaching and Welsh farmers are being encouraged to complete the forms as soon as possible to receive…
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Major new project to highlight benefits of livestock farming on environment
The UK's three meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to highlight the positives of the UK’s grass-fed livestock system. The…
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Vegans demand village of Wool changes name to 'Vegan Wool'
Vegan campaigners have demanded that the ancient Dorset village of Wool changes its name to 'Vegan Wool', claiming it promotes sheep cruelty. Animal…
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University creates wool with sheep from its own farm
The University of Glasgow has created its own brand of knitting yarn made with wool from sheep reared on its own farm. Cochno Wool is a wool in four…
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Sheep industry step closer to mandatory sheep carcase classification
The sheep industry is a step closer to a standardised carcase clarification system, after more than a decade of farmers urging Government to make the…
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Climate change: Sheep numbers should increase rather than reduce, farmers say
Farmers have said the UK should look at maintaining or increasing sheep numbers despite a report calling on livestock numbers to reduce. The sheep…
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