Britain

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 9 March 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

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British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

NEWS 8 March 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

NEWS 20 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

NEWS 17 February 2026

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

PEDIGREE 2 February 2026

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WORLD 10 December 2025

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action is needed quickly on legislation to prevent the importation of weed seeds in straw and other products coming into the country.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Busy 2025 sees Buitelaar Group grow UK footprint

Busy 2025 sees Buitelaar Group grow UK footprint

The Buitelaar Group purchased a 50% share in Sheffield-based meat processors Woolley Brothers.

DEALER 10 December 2025

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

Farmer Writes: running a dairy farm has been difficult this year

English dairy farmer Joe Collingborn reflects on a tough year for dairy farming.

NEWS 10 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

Despite UK shoppers increasing their spend, the rising retail price of beef means that they are getting less product.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

Bluetongue is outside control zone, says DAERA

More than 5,500 samples from livestock have been tested in over 50 farms within the temporary control zone to date.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

Boost for NI sheep as export ban lifted

A Northern Ireland wide ban on livestock exports to Britain was introduced following the bluetongue virus being identified in cattle in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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