2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme now open
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the opening for applications of the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS). The 2026 NSWS, which has an...
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the opening for applications of the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS). The 2026 NSWS, which has an...
Farmers are being reminded that the deadline for the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is fast approaching. The 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) opened for applications on Apr...
Choose British lamb for Easter, says National Sheep Association. New season UK lamb offers flavour and sustainability. Support local sheep farmers.
Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation - a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Photo: Phil Smith By Keiller MacDuff of R...
Current spring lamb prices must be maintained through to the end of the season if sheep farming is to remain viable, a farm organisation has stressed. Irish Cattle and Shep Farmers...
Suckler and sheep farmers considering vaccinating their herd or flocks are being reminded that bluetongue vaccination will be covered as a measure under this year’s suckler and she...
Applications are now open for the Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2026. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has today (Thursday, April 2) invited applicat...
This week’s sheep trade sees plenty of positivity from factories with rises in weight limits, Quality Assurance (QA) bonuses, and price offers announced this morning (Monday, April...
It was previously suggested a shepherd should be employed to round up stray sheep in Blaenavon.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is inviting sheep farmers interested in sheep worm and fluke management innovation to participate in a knowledge-build...
Two of the animals fell off a cliff near a popular Welsh tourist attraction
The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) will reopen for new applicants tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21). The DBWS has a budget of €25 million over four years (2024-2027) and is co-funded...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has advised that sheep thefts should be reported “as soon as possible”. Concerns have been raised about the issue of farme...
The OneWelPig project, which aimed to advance sustainable and high-welfare pig production systems across the island of Ireland, hosted its final project event this week. A highligh...
A new certification scheme assures consumers that their wool comes from Scotland.
Liffey Meats has today (Thursday, May 28) announced the launch of a new initiative that will aim to financially reward beef farmer suppliers for on-farm sustainability measures. Th...
To date, 226 successful prosecutions have been taken under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon said. A number of ot...
Inspecting livestock at an earlier time during transport could “significantly improve” their welfare and help guide future abattoir practices, a new study from the Royal Veterinary...
Eight beef and sheep farms from across Wales have been selected to measure the environmental impact of their businesses as part of a groundbreaking national project. They represent...
As European Wool Day approaches this week, the Irish government is being urged to appoint a ‘wool champion’. The call follows the success of the recent European Wool Day conference...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has outlined initiatives to combat livestock worrying, including media awareness campaigns and more funding for dog ward...
Blowfly strike is a condition that should be prevented rather than treated, according to Teagasc. Michael Gottstein, head of sheep knowledge transfer at Teagasc, has outlined the d...
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on “the next phase” of proposals on animal welfare. The co...
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has today (Tuesday, April 14) announced the opening of the 2026 National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS). The €4 mil...
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