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Over 100 sheep killed in 'worst case in living memory'
More than 100 sheep have been killed in a suspected dog attacked described as the UK's worst case of sheep-worrying in living memory. The discovery…
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Experts predict sheep and beef production to rise in 2016
Both sheepmeat and beef production are anticipated to rise year-on-year during 2016, according to the latest edition of Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion…
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Urgent check of sheep movement database needed amid accuracy concerns
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged Defra to test the effectiveness of the sheep movement reporting systems in England following ongoing…
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‘We cannot over-emphasise the importance of a thriving sheep sector’
“We cannot over-emphasise the importance of a thriving sheep sector,” said NFU Cymru Deputy President, John Davies to those present at a recent NFU…
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Access to EU markets 'vital' for Welsh lamb exports: Worth £200m
When we think of St David’s Day many things might come to mind not least of which will be those iconic ingredients for Welsh Cawl: Lamb and Leeks…
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Scottish government will miss hill farming payment window as hole in rural economy widens
The hole in Scotland’s rural economy is to get wider as Scottish Government will miss its traditional payment window for delivering lifeline payments…
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Livestock worrying incidents highest for six years
Livestock worrying incidents in Scotland are at their highest for six years, according to figures obtained by NFU Scotland. The Union has been…
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Sheep meat inspection improvements on trial
A new list of post-mortem rejection conditions (conditions which result in all or part of a carcase being rejected for human consumption) is being…
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Retiring Manager of NSA Northern Region reveals her lifelong commitment to sheep
Julie Sedgewick, who has led the northern region of the National Sheep Association [NSA] for 25 years, has stepped down from her role as Manager. The…
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Sheep keepers have been reminded that movement licences must accompany sheep
Sheep keepers have been reminded that movement licences must accompany sheep whilst animals are in transit, at a recent NFU Cymru meeting for…
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