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Sheep industry can play 'positive role' in flood prevention
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for a holistic and balanced approach to flood mitigation – and one that involves the sheep industry…
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AHDB gives tips for managing pastures after floods
Assessing the sward, soil and infrastructure after flooding will be key to getting grazing and silage areas growing in 2016, says AHDB Beef & Lamb…
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Duo jailed for £35,000 sheep rustling crime
Two farm workers, Thomas Redfern and Andrew Piner, who stole livestock worth more than £35,000 from farms in Lancashire and Yorkshire, have been…
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'“Back to grass” benefits environment and farmers profits', according to Pasture-Fed Livestock Association
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) has published ‘Pasture for Life, It can be done – The farm business case for feeding ruminants just on…
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Environment Secretary Truss full speech at the Oxford Farming Conference
Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual Oxford Farming Conference. Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss, said: "Thank…
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Candidates sought for British Wool Marketing Board
Sheep farmers who value the role of producer-run organisations, or have ever wondered, or grumbled, about the British Wool Marketing Board’s…
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'Welsh food and farming sector can capitalise on opportunities that will arise in 2016'
“We cannot hide from the fact that 2015 has been a tough year for Welsh farmers with market prices depressed across our key sectors and the impact of…
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NFU New Year's message - 'We are entering a critical time for British farmers'
NFU President Meurig Raymond shares his priorities for the farming sector as we enter 2016 and urges all levels of the government and food supply…
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Public aren't shunning lamb as retail sales remain healthy
Sales of lamb in October and November were up eight per cent by volume, according to the latest 12-week figures. Value of the sales in the 12 weeks…
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Beef and sheep farmers urged to apply for innovation grants available until 7 February
Beef and sheep farmers wanting to test a new approach to the management of their stock and business are being urged to apply for up to £5,000 under…
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