Take The Lead

With sheep worrying a common issue for many farms across the UK, it is important to know legally where farmers stand, and the measures which can be taken to protect their flocks

Olivia Midgley, Farmers Guardian editor, shows her support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, shows her support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border, shows his support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) show their support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Phil Stocker, National Sheep Association CEO, shows his support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

Katie Jones, Dairy Farmer editor and Farmers Guardian livestock editor, shows her support for the #FGTaketheLead campaign

#FGTaketheLead signs are available to farmers and landowners to place around their fields to remind dog walkers to keep their dogs on leads.

Devon and Cornwall Police had released an appeal after a sheep had been killed at Saddle Tor in February by a dog

The Welsh farmer is renowned for voicing his concerns surround the sector on social media