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Initiative to help protect and preserve iconic Herdwick sheep breeds gets underway
A trail blazing initiative to help protect and preserve the famous Herdwick sheep breed gets underway this autumn thanks to a three way Cumbrian…
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'We need to increase our self-sufficiency in lamb': UK sheep farmers concerned at Australia free trade talks
British sheep farmers are concerned at the prospect of a possible free trade deal with the Australia following the decision to leave the European…
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Survey aims to understand antibiotic usage within sheep sector
UK sheep farming has a role to ensure appropriate use only with antibiotics as the sector has been warned that it cannot be complacent. A survey was…
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Scottish exporters prepare for major meat showcase event in Paris
Scotland's red meat exporters will be flying the flag for Scotch beef and lamb in Paris in the coming weeks at SIAL, one of the largest food fairs…
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Canada to see more Welsh lamb in their shops thanks to major retailer's decision
Canadian consumers will soon be seeing far more Welsh lamb in their shops, thanks to a major retailer's decision to stock the meat. Hundreds of…
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National Sheep Association opens Lambing List for 2016/17
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened its Lambing List service for 2016/17, with the aim to connect sheep farming members across the…
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Welsh Lamb paves the way to success for Belgian Lady Chef
An ambitious young chef who featured Welsh Lamb on the menu of a celebratory dinner has scooped up a prestigious award in Belgium. Julie Baekelandt…
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New educational resource for sheep lameness
Flock managers keen to implement the Five-Point sheep lameness reduction plan now have access to a new website to help them get started. The new…
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'Our business could be compromised due to continued failure': Upland farmers voice RPA concerns
Upland farmers have told the Rural Payments Agency that their businesses could be compromised by the organisation's "continued failure" to meet…
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Sheep stolen and killed for their meat prompts police to issue warning about contamination
Northamptonshire police have issued a warning about contaminated meat after sheep were stolen and killed for their meat on the county border with…
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