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'Uncertain and volatile': British wool market down 13 per cent compared to last year
Auction prices for wool are down by 13 per cent on average against last year, according the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB). The association's…
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Quarantine Units to be postponed until September
The Welsh government has decided to delay the introduction of Quarantine Units (QUs) from Monday 12th June to Monday 11th September. It follows…
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Video: UK sheep industry warns of potential volatility of Brexit
The leader of the United Kingdom's sheep farmers warned during this year's North Sheep event about potential volatility for the industry in the face…
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Lamb loses ear due to dog attack near Edinburgh
A lamb has lost its ear due to a dog attack in the Pentland hills in Edinburgh, police are now appealing for information. Police in Edinburgh are…
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Scottish farmers denied £190 million from UK government, farm minister says
Scottish hill farmers on average are being denied around £14,000 over a six year period under the CAP convergence uplift, the Scottish Government has…
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16 sheep attacked by out of control dog in Suffolk
Police are urging dog owners to keep their animals under control after a number of Hebridean and Norfolk rare breed sheep were found injured in…
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Report highlights Brexit concerns for 'crucial' hill farmers
A new report which analyses the financial situation of the UK's hill farmers highlights Brexit concerns to a sector which is 'crucial' to the rural…
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Top Dutch chefs and importers given 'English lamb experience'
A team of top Dutch chefs and importers were given the ‘English lamb experience’ when they made a special journey to the UK last month. The industry…
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AI programme can detect whether farm animals are in pain
A computer programme that can detect whether farm animals or pets are in pain has been developed by scientists at Cambridge University. The…
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NFU Scotland, Police Scotland and Ranger Service highlight issue of livestock worrying
Farming union NFU Scotland has joined forces with Police Scotland and the Ranger Service to highlight issues surrounding livestock worrying and other…
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