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Welsh sheep shearing duo aim to shear as many lamb as possible in nine hours
Next month, 33 year old Gareth Daniel and 36 year old Ian Jones will work in tandem to shear as many lambs as possible in nine hours. Their aim is to…
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Showcasing the Best of British Wool in Harrogate at the Great Yorkshire Show
British wool, from farm to fleece, fashion and furnishings, will be amongst the highlights of the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) stand at this…
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Sheep sector could be 'most affected' by leaving the EU
NFU Cymru attended a European Union Sheep Reflection Group earlier this week, to discuss the future of sheepmeat at an EU level. Representatives from…
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One mid-season Knockout Drench can increase lamb growth rates
Once-a-year, mid-season use of a wormer from the group four or five categories (orange or purple) within a month of weaning can help boost lamb…
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Rare cattle disease prompts warnings in West Country
Farmers are being urged to vigilant after a three isolated cases of a rare and fatal cattle disease in Dorset called malignant catarrhal fever (MCF)…
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Disappointment as 'vital hill sheep scheme' put to back of the queue due to IT problems
Scotland’s 2015 farm payment debacle is finally nearing closure after 'many months of heartache and financial pressure on Scotland’s farmers…
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Sheep Association rejects Lynx Trust's invitation to join advisory group
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has written to the Lynx UK Trust this week rejecting an invitation to join its Project Advisory Group. The group…
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Sheep farmers to encourage vets to start new flock health clubs
An option for sheep farmers wanting access to cost-effective veterinary advice is to encourage their vet to get involved in a new Flock Health Clubs…
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'Collaboration key to growing market returns for wool': Farming industry urged to get behind British wool
As the shearing season gets underway, the NFU is showing its support for the work of the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB). The non-profit…
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Helping raise the profile for British food: Danish food writers visit Wales to try protected Welsh lamb
Lamb and beef farmers across north Wales played host to a delegation of leading Danish food writers this month. This was part of a press tour…
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