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Scottish sheep farmer support scheme to close
A vital new scheme to support sheep producers in Scotland’s hills and uplands will close for applications on Friday. An estimated 3500 to 4000 hill…
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British Veterinary Association welcomes new bovine TB controls in Scotland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Scottish Branch welcome legislation in Scotland that will further protect Scotland’s livestock…
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Emphasis on whole supply chain quality for mutton
There is significant potential for increasing the size of the quality mutton market, but producing quality mutton requires care and attention across…
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Farming team explores ways to improve returns for livestock
In a bid to maximise return from the land and increase productivity per hectare, FUW farming stalwart John Yeomans and his wife Sarah have adopted a…
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NSA connects sheep farmers and students during lambing time
NSA’s Lambing List for 2015/16 is now open for business, with the intention of matchmaking farmers who need assistance at lambing time with…
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Bristol to host international conference on sustainable livestock
With one in seven humans undernourished and with the challenges of population growth and climate change, the need for efficient food production has…
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Boost for livestock farmers as Sainsbury’s extends its British lamb season
News that Sainsbury’s is extending its British lamb season until at least January 2016 will give a welcome boost to livestock producers in this…
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Northern & Western parts of the UK should be aware of liver fluke threat
Merial is advising farmers in the North and West of the UK to be alert for outbreaks of liver fluke disease in sheep and cattle, as the latest NADIS…
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Inspiring next generation of sheep farmers
NSA Next Generation and Innovation for Agriculture have teamed up for the third year running to present a ‘Getting on the sheep farming ladder’ open…
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New Zealand flock decline may aid UK domestic festive demand
A decline in the New Zealand flock by one in 25 in just twelve months provides grounds for cautious optimism for end of year Welsh Lamb demand. Total…
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