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A trio of 10,000gns bids helped deliver a record ram lamb average of £1,508.17 at the Northern Irish National Texel sale at Ballymena

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This year's Soil Association campaign aims to celebrate the movement's collaborative, innovative and community-focused credentials

The Limousin heifer, Brockhurst Tranquility, owned by W.J. and M. Mash, Chesham, and shown by Jimmy McMillan, first claimed the continental championship before going on to take the supreme beef title

Females led the trade at the Dutch Spotted Sheep Society show and sale at Carlisle when selling to 18,000gns

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

Dr Jason Aldiss, of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, said: "With resources stretched thin due to the conflict, farmers are struggling to protect their herds, further jeopardising their livelihoods."

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