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Christmas shoppers ditch turkey as lamb and dairy deliver festive boost
A record-breaking Christmas shop has sent clear signals back through the supply chain, with lamb, pork and dairy emerging as festive winners and…
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Sheep farmers say new reporting rules should clarify lamb prices
Sheep farmers have broadly welcomed new carcase reporting rules, with industry leaders saying the changes should help clarify how lamb prices are…
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Study warns sheep farmers are misusing antibiotics to treat orf
Sheep farmers could be undermining efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use by routinely treating orf with antibiotics, despite the disease being…
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Sheep carcase pricing rules launched to deliver fairer returns for farmers
New mandatory rules on sheep carcase classification and price reporting came into force this week, marking a significant change in how lamb producers…
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Dog attacks on sheep spark fresh survey as lambing season approaches
Dog owners across the UK are being urged to take part in a new survey as the National Sheep Association shines a spotlight on the costly and…
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Ruminant sector urged to act as new survey targets antibiotic use proof gap
The UK ruminant sector is being urged to act now to avoid falling behind on how it proves responsible antibiotic use, as a new industry-wide survey…
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Green Alliance report raises questions over livestock farm profitability
Some English livestock farmers could strengthen the long-term viability of their businesses by combining food production with environmental work…
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Scottish sheep farmers warn national flock is shrinking
Scotland’s sheep sector is urging ministers to commit to long-term farm support ahead of the 2026 Scottish election, warning that without decisive…
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Heavily armed police attend Cheshire farm after dog kills 23 sheep
A Cheshire sheep farmer has been left facing thousands of pounds in losses after a dog attack killed 23 sheep just days before Christmas, triggering…
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British Wool seeks young farmers' views on the future of wool
Young farmers are being offered the chance to win prizes, boost their profile and have their say on the future of the wool sector through a new…
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