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Campaign launched to promote potential of livestock vaccines
A campaign has launched to promote the Livestock Vaccination Guideline to ensure that farmers can benefit from a preventative animal health approach…
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Trade deemed decent at CCM Skipton NEMSA ewe lambs opener
An overall selling average of £123 for 4,898 head was recorded at the big opening North of England Mule gimmer lamb show and sale at Skipton Auction…
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Two respected sheep sector awards now open for nominations
Two respected awards recognising the contribution of those working in the UK sheep sector are now open for nominations. The NSA George Hedley…
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Part-broken lilac and white bitch claims £5,600 top price at Skipton
Scottish shepherdess and television personality Emma Gray led the way with a £5,600 price tag at Skipton Auction Mart’s latest sale of working sheep…
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Upland sheep support scheme opens for Scotland's hill farmers
Hill farmers and crofters are being reminded that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS), worth more than £7 million annually, has now…
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British sheep farmers encouraged to get behind Love Lamb Week
British sheep farmers are being encouraged to get behind this week's Love Lamb Week sharing stories of sustainability, high animal welfare and…
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Welsh ministers warned of impact of new NVZ proposals
Welsh ministers are being warned of the impact that new Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) measures will bring to the agricultural industry. The rules…
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Livestock farmers needed to help NFU assess input cost impacts
The NFU is asking beef and sheep farmers to share their production plans for the next couple of years to help assess the impacts of the Ukraine war…
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Robust food policy needed to protect farmers and public, group says
A robust food policy is needed that protects British farmers and consumers from harm during the cost of living crisis, the sheep sector has said. The…
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UK's native sheep breeds in spotlight following US taste test
The UK's many native sheep breeds have been put in the spotlight after US meat processors arrived in the country and took part in a mutton taste…
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