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Toxoplasma threat found on 80% of UK sheep farms, data reveals
Four in five UK sheep farms have been exposed to the abortion-causing parasite Toxoplasma gondii, according to early results from the 2025 FlockCheck…
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£6m funding for Scotland's hill farmers lands early
More than £6 million has been paid out to over 1,000 hill farming businesses through the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS). For the second…
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Lab-meat threatens traditional livestock farming, study concludes
Beef, lamb, milk and eggs are at the greatest risk of losing market share to lab-grown alternatives, according to a ground-breaking joint UK-Norway…
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New life for British wool as eco-insulation firm secures major funding
A new venture pioneering rigid insulation panels made from sheep wool—offering a valuable new market for British farmers—is set to scale up after…
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Dog attacks on livestock fall by over a third in Scotland
New figures reveal a major drop in incidents of livestock worrying in Scotland, offering hope to farmers – though industry leaders warn that…
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Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover Lancashire
The bluetongue restricted zone has been extended to include Lancashire and the remaining areas of North Yorkshire, as the disease spreads further…
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Global project seeks to breed greener sheep to curb climate change
An international collaboration is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of sheep by harnessing genetics to breed animals that emit less methane…
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Updated shearing guidance aims to safeguard flock health this season
Sheep farmers are being urged to take shared responsibility with shearers to minimise the risk of disease during this year’s shearing season, as new…
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Farmers told to act now as unusually dry spring threatens feed supplies
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to assess their feed needs and make contingency plans as unusually dry spring weather puts pressure on grass…
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Farmer boosts yields and cuts fertiliser use by 25% with new approach
A Welsh farmer cut fertiliser and pesticide use by 25%, boosted yields and reduced labour with a new approach to grassland and arable farming. Arfon…
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