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Welsh government's SFS plans 'threaten' future of ram sales
The Welsh government has been warned that its proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) threatens the future of two important ram sales. Held…
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Farmer seeks to shore up future spring water supply via technology
A Welsh sheep farm which relies solely on spring water for livestock is taking action to safeguard its water security with the use of technology…
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Welsh e-collar ban needs 'urgent rethink' amid quadrupling of dog attacks
Farmers have slammed the Welsh government's inaction as the cost of attacks on livestock show that the situation in Wales has gone from bad to worse…
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Nematodirus threat forecast to be 'extremely variable' this year
Animal health experts are predicting that the threat to lambs from nematodirus will be extremely variable across the UK in 2024. A sudden increase in…
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Lamb market at record high for time of year, new analysis says
The lamb market has risen further after a firm end to 2023, reaching record levels for the time of year, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) says in new…
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Livestock rustlers steal over 70 sheep from farmland in Powys
Livestock rustlers have stolen more than 70 sheep from farmland in Powys, with police urging the public to provide more information if they can. The…
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'Complacency kills': Cost of dog attacks surges by nearly one third
Dog attacks on livestock cost an estimated £2.4 million during the course of 2023, up nearly 30% compared to the previous year, shocking new figures…
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Farmers urged to carefully consider which ewes to worm this lambing time
Sustained wet weather has put ewes under pressure this winter, meaning loss of body condition score (BCS) will be a valuable guide when deciding…
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Surge in UK lamb exports but big falls for beef and pork
A global demand for lamb helped drive UK red meat exports last year, achieving a similar level in value to the record levels seen in 2022, but beef…
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Top performing farm characteristics highlight gulf in farm income
The characteristics of top performing farms against a backdrop of the removal of subsidies and the introduction of 'public goods' have been…
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