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New silage competition launched for farmers in North and Scotland
Livestock farmers are being urged to enter the inaugural Borderway Agri Expo Silage Competition, as part of the winter livestock showcase on 27…
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Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, sector says
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted the 'critical need' to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply. The…
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Love Lamb Week returns to highlight British lamb's credentials
Love Lamb Week is set to make a return in September to promote British lamb by teaming up with popular farming influencers on social media to share…
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New Welsh Lamb PGI campaign puts farmers as stars of the show
Farmers who produce Welsh Lamb PGI are at the centre of a new campaign which aims to boost sales of the food product. The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat…
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Abattoirs report lamb numbers up but carcase weights lighter
Reduced carcase weights are limiting production volumes despite sheep and cattle numbers climbing during the first half of 2023, according to the…
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Sheep farmers face 'heightened risk' of dog attacks this summer
Dog walkers are being urged to put their pets on leads when out in the countryside during the summer holidays, as farmers are warned of a 'heightened…
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World Sheepdog Trials to make historic debut in Northern Ireland
Almost 80 competitors from across the UK and Ireland are set to travel to Northern Ireland to compete at the World Sheepdog Trials. Organised by the…
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New GHG study points to encouraging results for Welsh farms
A new study of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by red meat enterprises has shown that Welsh farms are below the benchmark for similar…
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Wales leading world in genomic sheep breeding thanks to unique project
Wales is leading the way in developing genomic breeding values in the hill sheep sector thanks to a project's uniquely large DNA database. The use of…
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Project awarded £2.8m to transform sustainability of ruminant sector
A new project has been awarded £2.8 million to develop an innovative feed additive to reduce methane emissions and enhance protein utilisation in…
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