NI National Sheep Association said with the new SAP, sheep-only farmers are projected to ‘lose a substantial 17% of their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) support’
The value of willow to livestock has long been debated, with recent research being carried out last year by Innovative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø
Giving every lamb the best start in life is the focus for sheep farmers at lambing time, however, they have been reminded not to waste the potential of cade lambs.
Abortion is one of the biggest economic and welfare issues affecting the UK sheep flock each year
Sheep are playing an increasingly important role in the productivity and profitability of a Buckinghamshire farm
Engaging with a flock health club and following the five point plan have reduced lameness to a target 2% on a North Yorkshire farm
Lance Charity grazes 150 sheep on a constantly shifting 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) of land by using a clever fencing technique which has benefits to soil, crop and animal health
Ease of lambing coupled with the ability to finish off milk and grass alone make Charollais a prime choice of terminal sire for Stephen Patterson, from Duns, Berwickshire
Spotting early signs of mastitis can help to manage and treat ewes
Exports of ovine embryos and semen are helping the owners of a Welsh pedigree Hampshire Down flock fill the void Brexit left in their sales of live sheep overseas