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British Wool increases wool grading and storage in Scotland
British Wool has announced the purchase of a new premises in Selkirk, replacing its current depot in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders from the 2023…
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Red alert for high worm egg counts as warm, wet weather persists
A sheep farmer has told others to be on their guard against nematodirus and stomach worms as warm and wet weather sees egg counts spike. Tom Carlisle…
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International sheep farmers learn more about UK organic practices
Fourteen international sheep producers from Turkey, Spain and Italy were recently in the UK to learn more about organic farming practices. Sharing…
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'Little commitment' in upholding UK standards, sheep sector says
The government has provided 'little commitment' in post-Brexit free trade agreements to ensure there is a level playing field for British farmers…
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Campaign seeks to raise awareness of rise of sheep scab
A new campaign has launched to raise awareness of the rise of sheep scab while empowering farmers to adopt a prevention mindset. The Break the Sheep…
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Campaigners call for live exports ban after death of 15,000 sheep
Campaigners are renewing their calls for an end to UK live exports after 15,000 sheep died in the Red Sea last week. Reports show that on 11 June…
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Over 100 sheep farmers call for end to dog e-collar ban
Over 100 sheep farmers have signed a letter urging the Welsh government to reconsider its ban on training dogs with e-collars, or risk the lives of…
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Sheep farmer support project launches Yorkshire-made hand-knit yarn
A project born out of a desire to support Yorkshire farmers in getting more value for their wool has launched its first fully traceable hand-knit…
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Morrisons launches net zero support scheme for beef and lamb farmers
Morrisons has launched a new support scheme consisting of payment premiums and subsides to help beef and lamb producers reach net zero. The…
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Steady prices and improving carcase conformation for red meat sector
Strong livestock prices at market continue to offer some respite for farmers in a period when the cost of inputs is rising sharply due to the price…
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