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Liver fluke and lungworm threaten livestock this autumn, says NADIS and Merial
Sheep farmers in Scotland, North Wales and North West England should prepare for high levels of liver fluke disease this autumn. Cattle farmers…
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Sheep industry conference to take a business approach to health and welfare
The business impact of flock health and welfare will be the focus of the third Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference on Wednesday 16…
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South West ‘unsung hero’ gets her moment in the spotlight
Years of tireless work for the National Sheep Association (NSA) have been recognised with Sue Martyn of Launceston, Cornwall, being named as the…
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Farming charity launches new initiative to help raise funds for sheep farmers
Farming charity, The Addington Fund, has launched a new initiative to help raise vital funds for farmers in need. The funds will see sheep farmers…
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UK Wool Week 2016 to be held during October to present all things woolly
Heralding its 7th year, The Campaign for Wool announces UK Wool Week 2016, 10th - 16th October August 2016. Taking place from the 10th – 16th, Wool…
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Meat sector seeks to address confused shoppers belief Spring is best time to source lamb
There is a common misguided belief that Spring is the best time of year for sourcing new season Welsh Lamb, according to consumer research conducted…
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Science helping local livestock industry be world leader, says NI's agriculture minister
Science is key to help give our farmers and agri-food industry a competitive edge in demanding markets, Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen told…
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Falling farm revenues prompt action plan for Scotland's sheep farmers
A 24 point action plan aimed at revitalising Scotland's sheep sector after reports of falling farm revenues has been unveiled by an industry expert…
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Northern Ireland's farmers encourage consumers to celebrate all things lamb
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, as part of a UK-wide campaign, is encouraging consumers to celebrate everything that is good about lamb as part of…
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Less than 3 per cent of Scottish retailers stock imported lamb, new shelfwatch finds
As Scotland’s lamb sales approach peak season, the farming sector has noticed record volumes of Scotch lamb available on Scottish supermarket…
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