Sheep 2012 video:New smartphone sheep movement app launches
Farmers Weekly Shearwell Data has launched a new smartphone app for recording sheep movements at the NSA Sheep 2012 event. The post Sheep 2012 video:New smartphone sheep movement app launches appeared...
View ArticleSheep 2012 video: Ultrasound lamb back fat scanner demo
Farmers Weekly A new ultrasound scanner measuring the back fat, growth and muscle in pedigree lambs will help improve the process and ability to measure. The post Sheep 2012 video: Ultrasound lamb back...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Sheep industry must develop sustainability strategy
Farmers Weekly Government and industry bodies must work together to deliver a strategy for "sustainable intensification" in the UK sheep industry, said experts at NSA Sheep 2012. The post Sheep 2012:...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Extended grazing can reduce fertiliser costs
Farmers Weekly Selecting grass and forage varieties that can provide grazing at both shoulders of the season has helped a Leicestershire producer cut concentrate and fertiliser costs significantly. The...
View ArticleSheep 2012: National initiative to support young sheep farmers
Farmers Weekly Young people looking to get involved in the sheep industry now have the support they need, thanks to a new national initiative. The post Sheep 2012: National initiative to support young...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Chief scientist slams ‘misconceived’ EU rules
Farmers Weekly The government's chief scientist has hit out at "misconceived" EU regulations that are not based on science. The post Sheep 2012: Chief scientist slams ‘misconceived’ EU rules appeared...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Hampshire Down commerical flock winner
Farmers Weekly Northumberland producer Simon Bainbridge has been named Hampshire Down Commercial Flock of the Year. The post Sheep 2012: Hampshire Down commerical flock winner appeared first on Farmers...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Time to champion green benefits of upland sheep farms
Farmers Weekly Environmental bodies must not lose sight of the important role upland sheep farms have to play in creating a sustainable countryside, said farmers at NSA Sheep 2012. The post Sheep 2012:...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Wet weather delays sheep shearing
Farmers Weekly Wet weather has caused a two to three-week delay in sheep shearing, equating to a 200,000kg drop in wool received by the British Wool Marketing Board. The post Sheep 2012: Wet weather...
View ArticleSheep 2012: Wet weather challenges grass management
Farmers Weekly Continuous wet weather may be creating some challenges for sheep producers, but it could also create the ideal opportunity to introduce new grass varieties into pastures The post Sheep...
View ArticleSheep 2012: New protein feed available this summer
Farmers Weekly An alternative protein feed product available from this summer could be the ideal supplement to grass for lambs and ewes. The post Sheep 2012: New protein feed available this summer...
View ArticleOrder sugar beet early to avoid autumn shortage
Farmers Weekly Sheep producers are being urged to place winter orders for sugar beet early to avoid feed shortages. The post Order sugar beet early to avoid autumn shortage appeared first on Farmers...
View ArticleSheep farmers warned fluke risk has not gone away with drier weather
Farmers Weekly Sheep farmers should not become complacent about the risk of liver fluke this year, despite the fact the weather has been dry. The post Sheep farmers warned fluke risk has not gone away...
View ArticleSheep industry says flocks vital for upland health
Farmers Weekly Sheep grazing on upland areas has for years been blamed for damaging habitat, however, the industry is fighting back arguing they have a positive benefit and EU policy has got it wrong....
View ArticleSheep Event 2014: Diagnostic tool for worms launched
Farmers Weekly Fecpak has launched its next generation, real-time diagnostic tool for monitoring sheep worms on-farm. The post Sheep Event 2014: Diagnostic tool for worms launched appeared first on...
View ArticleWhole sheep sector needs to work together to combat scab
Farmers Weekly The whole of Great Britain needs to work together to stamp out sheep scab, a leading sheep consultant has claimed. The post Whole sheep sector needs to work together to combat scab...
View ArticleNSA Sheep Event 2014: Cross-breeding key to maximising lamb carcass values
Farmers Weekly Investing in cross-breeds to meet consumer demands could help maximise lamb carcass values, believes one Cheshire sheep farmer. The post NSA Sheep Event 2014: Cross-breeding key to...
View ArticleMorrisons announce sheep CT scanning research project
Farmers Weekly Morrisons is launching a new research project in which they will be using CT scanning technology to develop a new selection tool to identify breeding animals with higher eating quality...
View ArticleFarmer shoots dogs after spate of sheep worrying incidents
Farmers Weekly A farmer on the Isle of Wight shot two dogs, killing one and injuring the other, following attacks on his sheep. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said the incident happened at 7.45pm...
View ArticleSlight rise predicted for 2015 wool clip value
Farmers Weekly Sheep farmers should receive slightly higher payments for their wool this year, with strong global demand set to support domestic and foreign markets. With the shearing season now...
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