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British Wool's 'vital' role in supply chain recognised in Defra review
British Wool has welcomed the publication of Defra’s review into its operations, which called the co-operative 'vital' for the UK sheep supply chain…
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NFU Mutual warns farmers over sharp rise in quad bike thefts
A major surge in thefts of quad bikes is putting extra pressure on sheep farmers at the busiest time of year, NFU Mutual has warned. A continued…
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British Wool launches 2023 training and development programme
British Wool has launched its exclusive competition for one YFC member in England, Wales and Scotland to win a place on the co-operative's training…
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Ben Goldsmith's anti-sheep views 'damaging and incorrect'
Former Defra Board member Ben Goldsmith has been criticised for his 'incorrect and damaging' viewpoints on British sheep farming after he admitted he…
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US trade mission to boost UK red meat exports hailed 'a success'
A mission by UK red meat exports to boost sales of lamb and beef in the all important US market has been hailed 'a success'. The mission was centred…
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change, researchers say
Scientists are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change. The new research project will…
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Dunbia expands West Country presence with new abattoir acquisition
Meat processor Dunbia has expanded its West Country presence with the acquisition of a lamb processing site in Cornwall. Dunbia has acquired the H R…
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Sheep sector calls for 'urgent clarity' over new NI Windsor Framework
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for 'urgent clarity' over the potential for the easing of trade in breeding sheep between Northern…
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Showcasing UK lamb's versatility could boost exports to US, experts say
The US has the potential to be a key export market for British lamb despite it being one of the less popular meats there, industry experts have said…
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Welshman Dewi Jenkins 'top dog' again at Skipton with £18k sale
Welshman Dewi Jenkins was 'top dog' again at Skipton Auction Mart’s latest online-only sale of working sheepdogs, with a £18,100 sale. Dewi, a…
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