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British wool industry urged to cooperate amid market turbulence
The British wool industry has said it will remain optimistic in turbulent market times, emphasising there are opportunities going forward for British…
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Pennine farm witnesses lambing season commence 4 months early
The sound of bleating lambs is not something you would usually associate with autumn, but at one Pennine farm they are hearing just that. At Elysium…
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UK light lamb market facing trouble due to economic challenges in traditional markets and consumer habit changes
Lamb producers are currently facing 'price difficulties', in particular the light lamb sector, due to ongoing economic problems in southern Europe…
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#WhamBamLamb campaign increases sales of Scottish lamb by 10 per cent
The recent Scotch Lamb PGI advertising campaign '#WhamBamLamb' undertaken for the Scottish industry by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has delivered…
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'Some farmers have had bailiffs at the door demanding payments': Urgent action needed on BPS delays in payments
The problem of late delivery of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and farmer statements has still not been resolved, the rural sector has said. The…
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Value of lamb industry to the Halal market showcased at major event
Home-grown lamb production and the value it adds to the Halal market has been showcased at a major event in Manchester. AHDB Beef & Lamb ran live…
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Drone use poses 'significant risk' as farmers concerned about sheep worrying
Laws permit a farmer to shoot a dog worrying sheep but what about a drone? A farmer from Colemore, Hampshire said his sheep were 'running in circles'…
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Plan launched to eradicate destructive sheep plague causing 'major losses' to world's poorest
The ground has been broken on a major international initiative to rid the world of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR). Also known as sheep and goat…
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Young sheep farmers invited to open skills event next month
Young people with a passion for the sheep sector are being invited to an open event next month, being held completely free of charge as part of the…
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Sheep sector urges farmers to complete study to better understand health of rams
The sheep sector is urging farmers to complete a new study to help better understand ram longevity. Prompted by claims from members that rams do not…
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