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North Wales: Sheep butchered and another shot with crossbow
Police are appealing for information after ten sheep were reported stolen from farmland in North Wales, as fears grow they were illegally…
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New group to counter threats to rare breeds survival in NI
A new Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) group based in Northern Ireland has been established to strengthen native breeds in the province. The group…
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Survey highlights challenges impacting NI farmers this winter
Northern Irish farmers face a series of prominent challenges this winter, according to the results of a recent survey carried out by the industry…
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British lamb exported to US for first time in over 20 years
British lamb has now been exported to the United States for the first time in over 20 years, in a deal estimated to be worth £37m in the first five…
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Farmers plea for help after 58 sheep killed by flash floods
A farming couple has issued a desperate plea to their local authorities for help managing the River Derwent near Keswick after a flash flood last…
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Funding for young sheep farmers seeking advice on pedigree breeding
Funding has opened for young sheep farmers who are seeking to expand their knowledge on pedigree sheep breeding. The National Sheep Association (NSA)…
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Taste tests increase demand and awareness for Welsh Lamb
Consumer taste panels conducted have resulted in attendees increasing the amount of lamb they cook and eat and an increased awareness of the PGI…
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Public art campaign hails return of world shearing championships
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is launching a large-scale public art campaign across Scotland, titled ‘Flock to the…
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Bluefaced Leicester shearling sells for record 26,000 guineas at NSA sale
A strong sale of quality tups at the NSA Wales & Border Main Sale saw a Bluefaced Leicester shearling sell for a record 26,000 guineas just minutes…
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New manual launched to help farmers control liver fluke
Britain's agricultural levy boards have united to launch a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing livestock. The manual highlights…
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