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Marts to donate Scotch Lamb for St Andrew's Day campaign
Scottish sheep producers are being encouraged to ‘bank a lamb’ to help tell the story of sheep farming as a St Andrew’s Day initiative gets underway…
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'Brexit barrier': Sheep sector slams new rule for meat exports to EU
A significant amount of the UK’s meat production may become non-compliant for export to the EU if proposed changes are implemented, the sheep sector…
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Study maps genes linked to drug resistance in parasitic worm
UK researchers have pinpointed how drug resistance emerges in a parasitic worm, providing crucial data for tracking resistant variants in the field…
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Cumbrian livestock farmer hailed for 'dedication and passion' to sector
A Cumbrian livestock farmer who has established himself as one of the most notable Beltex breeders has been announced as this year’s winner of the…
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Significant dip in UK sheep meat production, figures show
UK sheep meat production saw a significant dip in September on the back of a low slaughter, according to the latest Defra figures. Production last…
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NI lamb price falling short of production costs, union warns
The return Northern Irish farmers are receiving for their lamb is not enough to cover production costs, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned…
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The simpler the mix the better a herbal ley performs, trial shows
A herbal ley incorporating fewer species has been found to perform better than a more diverse seed mix with 17 plant varieties, during an on-farm…
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National Sheep Association chief hailed for dedication to industry
The chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has been hailed for his dedication and contribution to the farming industry. Phil…
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Improved disease control boosts sheep farm productivity, project says
A project looking into key drivers for improved sheep fertility found that tackling preventable disease in productive ewes plays a big role in…
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Golden Shears world sheep shearing championships call for applications
Shearing teams from across the world are being encouraged to apply for the 2023 Golden Shears Competition, the premier sheep shearing and wool…
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