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Upland farmers paid more than £2.9m
The Rural Payments Agency has paid out more than £2.9 million to beef and sheep farmers working on some of the most difficult terrain in England. As…
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Summer months 'to increase parasite risks'
As July is typically warm and sunny, the forecasts this year predict that unsettled weather will continue throughout the next month at least…
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Inaugural NSA Youthful Shepherds Event 'a huge success'
With more than 250 people of all ages attending, the first ever Youthful Shepherds Event on Saturday has been hailed a huge success by the National…
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Producer communication is key, say farming organisations
The past 12 months have been extremely difficult for both UK and New Zealand sheep farmers, with difficult weather, high input prices and volatile…
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No sign of British wool demand slipping, says BWMB
High clearance rates at the British Wool Marketing Board's wool auctions in the first half of 2013 means the organisation is heading into the new…
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Experts to help farmers save time and money at North Sheep
SAC Consulting experts will be on hand to offer advice on coping with this year’s severe grass shortage at North Sheep near Harrogate this week…
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Nemotodes still an issue across the Country
The weather continues to remain colder than average, with rainfall dampening the expectations of better weather in the spring. The June Parasite…
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Sheep farmers warned to check for tax implications
As the shearing season approaches, sheep farmers are being advised to check for any tax implications when selling wool outside the BWMB scheme…
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NSA Welsh Sheep 2013 attracts more than 9,000 farmers
The event at Beili Ficer, Llansawel, Llandeilo, brought together cutting edge innovation, a platform for discussion and dissemination, an…
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NSA 'expresses delight' over Schmallenberg vaccine
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is 'delighted' that the Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) has granted a licence for MSD Animal…
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