Sheep

Industry groups say the move will provide a boost to the sheep industry

Oliver Harrison, BFA Sheep Farmer of the Year 2024, is setting a benchmark for progressive and sustainable upland sheep farming at Aimshaugh, in the Cumbrian hills

Following Swiss traditions has enabled a commercial sheep producer to make the grade as a top Valais Blacknose breeder

It comes after months of lobbying, according to the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC)

A new study investigating methane emissions and environmental impact of upland sheep living off a natural forage diet is being carried out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

After being above last year's values, deadweight lamb prices are now lagging, although set to remain relatively firm

Officers have also arrested a man after 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn

A Farming Connect-funded Welsh study has identified two bacterial pathogens as the principal causes of mastitis in commercial sheep flocks

Dr Meera Chand, emerging infection lead at the UK Health Security Agency, said: "Globally, we continue to see that mammals can be infected with avian influenza A (H5N1)"

NI National Sheep Association said with the new SAP, sheep-only farmers are projected to ‘lose a substantial 17% of their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) support’