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Scotland's red meat sector hits £3.5bn as livestock numbers slide
Scotland’s red meat sector delivered record-breaking economic returns in 2024 – but warning lights are flashing as shrinking livestock numbers…
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Welsh government eases bluetongue rules ahead of autumn sales
Sheep farmers in Wales have been handed a lifeline as the Welsh government relaxes bluetongue restrictions to allow the movement of vaccinated stock…
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Environment Agency sounds alarm over winter slurry shortfalls
Farmers are being urged to act now to avoid a winter slurry crisis, as the Environment Agency warns of worsening weather extremes and storage…
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Sheep farmers sound alarm: Climate change must drive UK agri-policy
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging UK policymakers to embed climate resilience at the core of farming policy as unpredictable weather…
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Grazing derogations offer lifeline to farmers battling dry conditions
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that sheep farmers experiencing shortages of grazing this summer can apply for temporary derogations on…
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Sheep farmers urged to vaccinate as abortion threat looms
Sheep farmers are being urged to act now to prevent devastating lamb losses, as new data reveals widespread exposure to abortion-causing diseases…
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Seven-year ban for man who repeatedly let dogs kill sheep
A man who allowed his dogs to repeatedly chase and injure sheep — leading to the death of several animals — has been banned from walking dogs near…
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New research targets deadly parasite draining UK livestock sector
A costly parasite is quietly wreaking havoc on farms across the country — and scientists say farmers urgently need better tools to fight back…
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Bluetongue threat prompts vaccine approval in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland farmers have been given the green light to vaccinate against bluetongue virus, as the government moves to strengthen the region’s…
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£3m project to boost digital innovation in moorland livestock farming
A £3 million international project is set to revolutionise digital technology for livestock farmers across Europe’s vast moorlands, promising…
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