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NFU asks: who’s profiting from lamb?
As the prestigious Livestock Event kicks off at the NEC, latest figures show that while the retail price of lamb for consumers is lower in the spring…
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Welsh wool industry opens up to Chinese delegation
Representative from the Chinese wool industry last week enjoyed a visit to Wales during which they visited a Welsh hill farm to see Welsh sheep in…
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Innovis launches online ram auction
The UK’s first online ram auction to be developed by a sheep breeding company will be launched by Innovis at the Livestock Event, held at The NEC…
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Farmers’ dismay at EU funding to Uruguay sheep industry
Using EU money to create a centre of excellence to drive innovation in the South American sheep sector has the potential to directly impact lamb…
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Veterinary Centre closure 'will rob livestock farmers' in Scotland
Farmers and vets have come together to fight the proposed closure of Inverness Veterinary Surveillance centre – a move that would rob livestock…
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Scottish farmers receiving lowest lamb price for five years
With Scottish farmers receiving their lowest lamb price for five years, NFU Scotland is urging all supermarkets to make the switch to Scotch. The…
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Chinese delegates visit British Wool industry
A delegation of Chinese wool industry representatives are currently in the UK visiting a number of key aspects of the UK wool supply chain hosted by…
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Rise in lamb numbers sold in GB
A significant lift in the number of lambs being sold in Scotland and the GB took place during Royal Highland Show week, according to the latest…
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Genetic improvement has a 'massive impact on livestock production'
International experts from Norway and the USA join the line-up of speakers at the 2015 Sheep Breeders Round Table to discuss the opportunities and…
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One size fits nobody – Merial advises targeted approach to parasite control in sheep
As the sheep parasite season continues, Merial Animal Health is reminding farmers of the benefits of adopting a planned approach to worm control that…
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