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Fourteen pregnant sheep stolen from Cumbrian farm
Fourteen pregnant sheep have been stolen from a west Cumbrian farm, Cumbria Police are now appealing for information. The sheep, marked with ear tags…
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Farmers say FTA remains key priority as UK given Brexit boost by ECJ ruling
Securing the right trade deal with the European Union must be a key priority for the next UK Government, the agricultural industry has said. It comes…
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Farmers warned by NFU of prevalent plant toxic to sheep and cattle
The National Farmers' Union has warned farmers in upland areas to be aware of a plant that is poisonous to both sheep and cattle, causing serious…
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£1000 award: Search for missing lamb and sheepdog gains traction
A search is continuing for an orphaned lamb and its one-year-old sheepdog companion after the two animals went missing in Nottinghamshire. Owners…
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Rustlers steal 21 sheep in Sperrin mountains, Northern Ireland
Police are investigating a second theft of sheep, this time 21 sheep stolen, in the Sperrin mountains, Northern Ireland. Twenty-one black faced…
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Ravens are increasingly killing new-born lambs, farmers say
Farmers across the UK are reporting an increase in ravens killing new-born lambs, with the problem reportedly getting worse. The alarming rise in…
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'Cloud of uncertainty': Farming union urges retailers to commit to Welsh lamb
A Welsh farming union has called on all retailers to show their commitment to Welsh lamb to help farmers who are under a 'cloud of uncertainty'. With…
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Four sheep killed due to loose dogs in three separate incidents last weekend
Two lambs and two sheep died because of out-of-control loose dogs over last weekend in three separate incidents. An ewe was killed on Sunday (7 May)…
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Cross-industry meeting looks at UK consumer’s changing appetite for lamb
A cross-industry focus group has met to discuss the challenge of attracting new consumers for lamb in the UK market. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion…
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Sheep association provides platform for breed societies to come together
Providing an effective information network for the UK's numerous breed societies is a major remit for the National Sheep Association (NSA). Many of…
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