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Cold snaps not enough to remove fluke risk, warn experts
The recent cold snaps have not been enough to remove the risk of fluke cattle and sheep, industry experts have warned. Cases of disease due to liver…
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'Distracted' dog owners placing sheep 'at risk of fatal injuries'
Distracted dog owners who believe their pets would never attack farm animals are putting sheep at risk of fatal injuries, new research has revealed…
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Global red meat trade flows set to remain firm in 2023
Forecasts from leading agriculture analysts point to further instability in the global red meat market in 2023 from both the supply and demand sides…
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Welsh farm incomes see ten year high during 2021-2022
Sheep and cattle farms across Wales have seen a ten-year high increase in business incomes, according to new Welsh government data. But the situation…
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Welsh sheep sector sees challenging start to the year, report says
Increasing imports, the cost-of-living crisis, the effects of an unusually dry summer and high input costs were reflected in volatile farmgate prices…
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'Lamb for St Andrew's Day' boosts sales in the auction ring
There was a 20% uplift in liveweight lamb prices in Scotland’s auction markets in November for a second year in a row following a successful industry…
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Appeal after more than 20 dead sheep found across Lancashire
Lancashire Police have launched a public appeal after more than twenty dead sheep were found dumped in numerous locations across the county. The…
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Scotland’s iconic beef herd set to shrink further, survey suggests
Scotland’s iconic beef herd is set to shrink even further while its flock size could increase, according to NFU Scotland's intentions survey. The…
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Efficient grazing system key to success for Scottish Sheep Farm of Year
Maximising output and minimising inputs by creating a more efficient system has proved to be the key to success for Perthshire farmer Calum…
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New entrant sought after for share farming opportunity
A beef and sheep producer is on the search for a new entrant to participate in a share farming opportunity in Denbighshire. Rhian Pierce, who farms…
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