Sheep
Livestock
The UK’s sheep, beef and lamb sectors are poised to benefit from a new trade deal with China, after the Prime Minister made the decision to re-open high level talks with the country.
16 February 2022
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3 min read
Livestock
AHDB expects throughput to pick up in the coming months to make up for low supply in the second half of 2021
12 February 2022
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3 min read
Livestock
John Matheson and his family farm in the Scottish Highlands and while keen to preserve their traditional system, they are open to change to secure a sustainable future for their business.
03 February 2022
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7 min read
Livestock
Defra Secretary George Eustice has claimed lamb exports to the EU will return to pre-Brexit levels in future.
03 February 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade at the Diamond Delights sale at J36, peaking at 8,000gns.
02 February 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
As the sheep farming sector strives for improved profitability and sustainability there has never been a more important time to make the best use of the breeding technology available to the hill sector in Wales.
31 January 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
Watery mouth is one of the most common diseases affecting young lambs. Veterinary surgeon, Will Barker, Castle Vets, Barnard Castle, offers some advice on its prevention.
31 January 2022
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5 min read
Arable
Multi-species leys and alternative forage crops are becoming an increasingly important element of maximising production and reducing costs for one KPI-driven livestock producer.
31 January 2022
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5 min read
Livestock
Government officials and advisors were wrong to tell the sheep sector to follow the business model set by the pig and poultry industries, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said.
28 January 2022
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2 min read
Livestock
A culture of total risk aversion in the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and foot-dragging in Defra is holding back progress in the farming sector, industry leaders have warned.
24 January 2022
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3 min read
