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Wales to move to single national bluetongue zone
Wales will move to a single national bluetongue restricted zone (RZ) from 10 November, in a bid to simplify disease controls and strengthen…
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Wormer resistance rising fast in Scottish flocks, warns vet
Sheep farmers are being urged to act now to preserve the effectiveness of wormers, as growing resistance threatens the future of parasite control in…
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Beef, lamb and pork prices hold firm despite economic pressures
Farmgate prices for beef, lamb and pigs remain robust as limited supply and steady export demand offset softer retail sales and a testing economic…
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Lambing List returns to link farmers with next generation of shepherds
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has reopened its much-loved Lambing List — a lifeline for farmers preparing for lambing season and an…
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Dawn Meats to take 65% stake in New Zealand's Alliance
Dawn Meats — which trades as Dunbia in the UK — has hailed a 'fantastic opportunity' to expand its global footprint after farmer-shareholders of New…
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Beef and sheep farmers invited to join pioneering baselining study
A new project is calling on proactive beef and sheep producers in Wales to help showcase how farming can cut emissions while delivering environmental…
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Industry body warns bluetongue could devastate Welsh rural life
An industry body has warned that bluetongue could wreak havoc on Welsh rural life unless urgent action is taken to stop the disease spreading…
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Princess Royal marks 75 years of British Wool at South Molton
The Princess Royal has helped mark the 75th anniversary of British Wool with a visit to its South Molton depot in Devon, celebrating three-quarters…
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Marts host nationwide lunches to boost lamb for St Andrew's Day
Scotland’s livestock marts will mark the 15th anniversary of the Lamb for St Andrew’s Day campaign this November with community lunches celebrating…
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Experts call for national strategy as bluetongue cases pass 100
Britain’s Bluetongue outbreak has escalated to over 100 cases, sparking calls for a clearer national strategy as the virus spreads into Wales and new…
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