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Farmers’ unions demand ban on imports
The time has come to ban all livestock imports, farmers' groups warned last night. The demand came after Wales' first case of bluetongue was found in…
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Govt may appeal against sheep cruelty decision
Western Australian Minister for Agriculture Kim Chance says the State Government may appeal against a court decision clearing a live animal exporter…
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Lack of feed leaves farmers desperate
Fears that starving sheep have been shot on a North Canterbury farm have prompted calls for desperate farmers to be given priority for stock at…
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Signs looking good as sheep sector begins to spring back
Sheep producers, after one of the most difficult periods for many years, especially during the last quarter of 2007, are now enjoying something of a…
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Perth court throws out cruelty charges against live sheep exporter
A landmark Animal Welfare case against a Western Australian live sheep exporter has been thrown out of the Perth Magistrates Court. Emanuel Exports…
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Prospects good for sheep and cattle in 2008
Meat and Livestock Australia expects the cattle and lamb industries to bounce back this year, following several difficult years of drought. Official…
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Time of pain for beef and sheep sectors
Meat and Wool New Zealand is still confident of better times for sheep and beef farmers in the next three years. However, that is not as soon as some…
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Lamb campaign boosts sales
A CAMPAIGN to support North East sheep farmers by boosting demand for quality English lamb in the region has seen a rise in sales – with the help of…
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Lamb price higher in North than South Island?
Low lamb prices have upset sheep farmers, the drought has depressed them, the high dairy payout has helped a few more out the door and now, for icing…
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Lambing season to behold at Sparsholt College
NOTHING warms the heart more than a new-born lamb and visitors to Sparsholt College this weekend may well be treated to the sight as lambing should…
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