Sheep

Maedi visna poses a significant threat to sheep health and productivity in the UK and throughout most of the world

NSA president Phil Stocker said: "We want to start that stability with continuity with the shadow team that has engaged so far with industry. A change of personnel into these roles will not be welcomed"

Will Evans reckons the ‘perfect’ Kerry Hill has yet to be born and he is making it his mission to breed that animal. Debbie James reports

The last two years at the Royal Highland will be hard to beat for Ben Radley, having won the Charollais championship and the inter-breed sheep award in 2022, followed by the breed, reserve inter-breed and overall pairs titles in 2023. Lynsey Clark reports

The Environment Agency said they had listened to concerns and will hold application charges for sheep dip disposal at the current rate of £2,708

At just 21 years old, Elin Meredith has returned home to take over the family farm at the foot of the Brecon Beacons. Ellie Layton finds out more.

In summer 2023 Mark Dewes, Warwickshire, decided to try a new breed of sheep, the New Zealand Romney, alongside his established flock of Mules and Suffolk/Charollais crosses

Producing a breeding sheep which will suit any system and is attractive to commercial farms is key to a Shropshire sheep enterprise looking to push the boundaries of typical flock demands. Ellie Layton reports.

With the shearing season looming, Ellie Layton looks at the key points to help a flock's shearing go smoothly.