N.Ireland
Spotlight on Texels ahead of Sheep Northern Ireland event
A spotlight has been shone on the Texel breed ahead of the 2023 Sheep Northern Ireland event, with recent research...
national sheep association
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Genomics isn't just for pedigree breeders'
Genetic analysis could become a major selling point for commercial breeders too, farmers at the Northern Ireland sheep conference were...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
Efficient lamb production: 'Closing the gate could make you money'
Grass management measures as simple as closing the gate behind you could make your business more efficient, grassland advisor Gareth...
Rural Life
Escaped wild cat accused of killing 7 sheep shot dead by marksman
A Eurasian lynx – a medium-sized wild cat – which escaped an enclosure at a Welsh wildlife sanctuary has been shot dead...
Agri-Business
UK labour shortage could drive live exports of lamb to Ireland
A shortage of migrant labour in the UK farming sector could result in an increase in live exports, including to...