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Teenage hiker left injured after sheep falls on him
A teenager hiking up a Northern Irish mountain has been injured after he was hit by a falling sheep. The boy was walking with a group on Slieve…
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RamCompare project releases final results
Updated results from the RamCompare project have seen a re-ranking of some rams based on their carcase weight estimated breeding values (EBV). Since…
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NFU Scotland to raise issue of imported lamb with Asda
NFU Scotland is to question Asda over its sourcing of lamb as a shelf watch finds the retailer stocking hundreds of packs of imported meat at a time…
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No-deal Brexit 'disastrous outcome' for NI sheep farming
A no-deal Brexit when the UK leaves the EU next year will have a "disastrous outcome" for Northern Ireland's sheep sector, farmers have warned…
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Room for improvement in wormer advice given to farmers, study shows
New research shows that there is room for improvement in the advice being delivered to farmers on sustainable parasite management. Farmers are not…
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New £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb 'great boost' for farmers
A new £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb has been welcomed as a "great boost" for farmers. The campaign was announced by First Minister Nicola…
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Sheep sector disputes claim that lynx re-introduction has '100% landowner approval'
The sheep sector has disputed claims made by Lynx UK Trust claiming "major landowners" have approved access for lynx during a trial reintroduction…
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40 sheep stolen from County Down farm
Forty sheep have been stolen from a farm in County Down, Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for…
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Young farmers to encourage Brits to eat lamb all year round
Lamb producers have been urged to pull together to change tradition and put lamb back on plates all year round. That’s the key call as Love Lamb Week…
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48 sheep stolen from specialist agricultural university
Dozens of sheep belonging to Bangor University’s research centre have been stolen from the Carneddau mountains. The university's centre at Henfaes…
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