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New guide highlights livestock opportunities for arable farmers
The numerous opportunities for collaboration between arable and livestock enterprises have been highlighted in a new guide issued by AHDB. With both…
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Pembrokeshire farmer wins premier Dorset sheep fair
More than 180 of the UK’s finest Dorset sheep competed for top honours at the prestigious Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset May Fair on Tuesday (8 May)…
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Sheep farmers call on end to culture of chasing cheap food
The UK must end its culture of chasing cheaper food prices and help the farming industry regain core business profitability, sheep farmers have…
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Police release graphic images to highlight string of dog attacks in Fife
Police are reminding dog walkers of their responsibilities following several incidents of livestock worrying in Fife. On Sunday 8th April, in the…
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MSP calls recent sheep worrying incidents 'nothing short of disgraceful'
A Highland MSP has said it is "staggering" and "nothing short of disgraceful" that there are almost daily occurrences of dogs attacking sheep across…
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New quarantine unit measures to protect Low TB Area during show season
The Welsh government has announced new quarantine unit measures to protect the Low TB Area during show season. The measures have been introduced give…
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Sheep farmers call for further action on livestock worrying
Action is still needed to ensure responsible dog walking in the countryside following a campaign by the National Sheep Association on sheep worrying…
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Second Dorset farm raid sees 94 ewes and lamb stolen
Criminals have stolen 32 ewes and 62 lambs from a farm in Dorset, just days after a similar raid on a nearby farm. Dorset Police are investigating…
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British Wool introduces new payment scheme to support first time farmers
British Wool has introduced a new scheme designed to support producers who have recently entered the industry. Launching for the 2018 season, the…
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Fifty heavily pregnant ewes stolen from Dorset farm
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward after around 50 sheep were stolen from a farm in Dorset. The sheep had…
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