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GB livestock markets reopen as NI wins major bluetongue reprieve
Northern Ireland livestock exporters have been handed a major reprieve as the government confirms the reopening of key GB markets, bringing relief…
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Scotland's less favoured area scheme funding arrives early for farms
Early payments under Scotland’s Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) have begun landing in bank accounts, offering a crucial cash-flow boost for…
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Bluetongue fears deepen in NI as cattle classes called off at Winter Fair
Northern Ireland’s bluetongue situation has intensified after a new suspected case was detected on a farm in Co Down, prompting a second Temporary…
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Bill to toughen livestock worrying laws clears Lords amid surge in dog attacks
A long-awaited law to crack down on livestock worrying is set to come into force after the House of Lords unanimously backed new legislation and sent…
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Mass cull of 400,000 sheep and goats as pox outbreak sweeps Greece
Greek farmers are facing a worsening crisis as a severe outbreak of sheep and goat pox forces the culling of more than 400,000 animals, placing major…
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Bluetongue blow for Northern Ireland as 44 more suspect cases found
Northern Ireland’s bluetongue-free status has been dealt a major setback after further testing on a County Down herd revealed suspected infection in…
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Sheep sector calls for more lamb in festive shopping baskets
British shoppers are being urged to put lamb at the heart of their Christmas menus this year, as the industry highlights its strong sustainability…
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Northern Ireland's first bluetongue case confirmed as control zone declared
Northern Ireland is facing its first suspected case of bluetongue, after routine surveillance detected the virus in two cows on a holding near…
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Sheep farmers urged to stand for key British Wool board roles
British Wool is calling on farmers to step forward for a key leadership role as the organisation opens nominations for new non-executive board…
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Winter deficiency warning as government data flags major risks for ewes
Government surveillance data has revealed that winter trace element deficiencies remain one of the most frequent health issues in UK sheep flocks…
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