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Strong cull ewe price reveals global volatility of lamb market, says NSA
The stability of the cull ewe trade at a time when lamb prices have been hugely depressed reveals a great deal about the volatility of global…
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United approach needed for a successful CCIR
Livestock industries have agreed to work together to ensure the successful implementation of the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) Collection and…
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British wool exports worth £200m after boom in trade
British wool exports, including those from Cumbrian Texel, Swaledale and Herdwick breeds, are booming. Cumbrian farmers are set to benefit from a…
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Beef and lamb producers see returns decline in struggling market
A strong pound and increased red meat imports coupled with a plentiful domestic supply and consumer demand hitting a plateau has affected returns for…
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Livestock theft prevention scheme aims to go national
A Lancashire based livestock theft prevention scheme is aiming to go national and replicate its success across the UK. Central to the scheme is a…
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The importance of efficient feeding for dairy farmers
Feeding is often the biggest expense on any dairy farm. The labour costs related to and the feed itself amount to up to 70% of any farms’ production…
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Flocking to Sheffield’s “Cannes for Documentaries” – showtime for sheep on film
Members of a Pennine sheep-farming family are taking a rare break from the hills for the world premiere of a film about their lives – accompanied by…
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Get better flock results by supplementing grazing
Supplementing grazing for optimum results is one of the topics for debate at this year’s North Sheep event on 3 June. The seminar sessions will be…
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Prepare for parasite control in the season ahead
Plan ahead for season-long control of parasites to maintain sheep, beef and dairy productivity, is the message in a new Season Ahead video produced…
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Farmers urge retailers to commit to Welsh lamb
Farmers in Anglesey are calling on retailers to commit to promoting their Welsh lamb during this year's peak season. During the recent Anglesey NFU…
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