126 sheep including 80 lambs stolen from Nottinghamshire farm
11th July 2024
126 sheep have been stolen from a farmland in Nottinghamshire.
BREED PROFILE
Celebrating Suffolks: An ancient but adaptable breed
10th July 2024
The Suffolk sheep, which dates back to the 1700s, is well adapted for the modern climate and consumer demands, according to the Suffolk Sheep Society.
Two British farmers attempt to break world’s sheep shearing record
10th July 2024
Two British farmers will be trying to break the world’s record in sheep shearing this summer.
IAAS worries that conditionality will be the straw that breaks beef sector’s back
9th July 2024
IAAS executive director talks about the argument over the impact of additional conditions to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme introduced by the Scottish Government three months ago.
Alpaca owners called to participate in research
9th July 2024
Alpaca owners across England are being asked to take part in a study that aims to find out if modern alpacas are becoming brachycephalic.
East Yorkshire: About 400 pigs killed in huge barn fire
8th July 2024
About 400 pigs have been killed following a devastating fire at a farm in East Yorkshire.
Baby pygmy goats stolen from East Sussex farm have been found
8th July 2024
Three baby pygmy goats that were stolen from an East Sussex farm have been found.
StowAg announces launch of its brand-new range of metal fencing systems
5th July 2024
Agricultural and fencing supplier StowAg has just announced the launch of its brand-new range of metal fencing systems.
Animal Rising U-turns on plans to ‘rescue’ over 100 animals from British farms
4th July 2024
A radical animal rights group, Animal Rising, now says it has no plans for a ‘mass open rescue’ from RSPCA Assured farms this summer.
JUL 2024
How to get the best out of your grass silage
4th July 2024
Farmers are being urged to look more closely at silage analysis and consider ‘plan B or C’. Sarah Kidby reports.
Six pigs killed after lorry overturned on roundabout
4th July 2024
Six pigs have been killed after a livestock lorry overturned on a roundabout in a Suffolk village.
Three baby pygmy goats stolen from East Sussex farm
3rd July 2024
Three baby pygmy goats have been stolen from a farm located in East Sussex, leaving a six-year-old girl “heartbroken”.