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Marks and Spencer's to source lamb from British farms for a further six weeks in 2017
Retailer Marks and Spencer’s has announced that they will be extending their UK sourcing of lamb by a further six weeks in 2017. The move has been…
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Farmer found guilty after sheep blinded by horn
A farmer has been fined £200 for letting a lamb's horns grow too long and curl into its own eyes blinding it. After a trial at Aberystwyth Justice…
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AHDB genetic scheme RamCompare shows 'very positive' results in early stages
Early results from the RamCompare project, a scheme to drive genetic improvement, are already 'very positive', says AHDB. The industry scheme aims to…
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Stranded sheep trapped for three hours rescued by special water rescue team
A stranded sheep had a narrow escape this week after the RSPCA’s specialist water rescue training waded into the River Leven to rescue her. The…
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French consumers vote British lamb as 'best product of the year'
Discerning French consumers have chosen Quality Standard Mark lamb from Great Britain as the “best product of the year”. The competition, organised…
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Farm trade agreements: What can post-Brexit UK learn from Switzerland?
As plans continue for the UK to leave the common market, farming unions are looking into trade relationships outside the European Union. At a…
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Sheep drown after being chased in river by dog in Oxfordshire
Six sheep were killed when they were forced into a river by a dog on the Earth Trust Farm in Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire. The animals were pulled…
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Disappointment as Scottish Gov fails to improve hill sheep scheme
Thousands of Scottish hill farmers and crofters continue to wait for almost £10 million in funding. IT delays were seen as the cause of the problem…
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Wynnstay hosts sector showcase for sheep and beef farmers
Biosecurity, exotic diseases and supermarket supply chains were at the top of the agenda at the only dedicated day for the beef and sheep industry in…
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Australia free trade deal 'could damage UK sheep market'
A free trade proposal between the UK and Australia has caused alarm among National Sheep Association members who fear a further increase in foreign…
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