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Farmers reminded of Defra animal welfare grants of up to £25,000
Farmers have just one month left to apply for grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to invest in new technology and equipment to boost animal welfare…
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Genomic advantage puts Wales at forefront for sheep breeding info
Researchers are exploring the feasibility of developing genomic breeding values in the hill sheep sector by taking advantage of a large DNA database…
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Lamb sales see uplift during Easter period
Traditional roast lamb was once again the flavour of Easter this year, with shoppers switching to the category from all other proteins. According to…
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Sheep farmer hailed for 'unwavering work' in protecting native breeds
A Welsh sheep farmer, author, and campaigner has been recognised for his "unwavering work" to promote and protect Britain’s native sheep breeds. Bob…
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'Disappointing': British Wool announces prices for last year's wool clip
British Wool has confirmed the prices being paid to farmers for last year’s wool clip, with the co-op saying they will be 'disappointing' to its…
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Five performance recorded rams up for grabs for young sheep farmers
Young sheep farmers have the chance to progress their flocks as a new competition has launched offering five performance recorded Romney rams. The…
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Portable chambers to measure sheep methane introduced on UK farm
High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time. New Zealand-designed Portable…
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Scottish upland sheep support payments start rolling out
Payments to hill farmers and crofters under the 2022 Scottish upland sheep support scheme (SUSSS), worth more than £7m annually, have commenced. The…
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Welsh farm leaders welcome launch of new sheep scab project
Welsh farm leaders have welcomed the launch of a new project which aims to combat sheep scab outbreaks by offering funding to diagnose and treat…
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Blowfly strike could cost over £200 for every lamb lost, experts warn
Mortalities due to blowfly strike could be costing farmers £209 per lamb and £184 per breeding ewe, according to an updated blowfly costing model…
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