Bluetongue
The bluetongue virus is already 'taking a grip' on Scotland with a second case confirmed in the country, according to government officials.
N.Ireland
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Agri-Business
Veterinary and livestock industry leaders are urging farmers to vaccinate for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) to protect their stock.
The Holstein and Inter-Breed dairy championships at Clogher Show 2026 were won by Alan and Leanne Paul from Maghera in Co. Derry.
Beef
A total of 73 bluetongue cases have been confirmed in the UK since the start of the 2026/2027 season on July 1, according to Defra.
Sheep
Organisers of the Shearwell Thame Summer Sheep Fair are hoping it will deliver £3 million in turnover this year.
As the breeding season approaches, farmers will turn their attention to ensuring rams are fit, fertile and capable of working effectively.
Improving sheepmeat and wool market conditions are helping to restore confidence across Australia's sheep industry.
Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan is calling for the lamb market to deliver viable returns throughout the year.
The Campaign for Wool has paid tribute following the death of its chairperson, Peter Ackroyd...
The UK government has secured "improved market access" for British lamb, beef and dairy in a new trade agreement with Switzerland.
What is the likelihood of recovering more than 100 stolen sheep? That's what one farmer in the...
The National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
EasyCare sheep numbers are increasing exponentially throughout the UK and Ireland, and this growth looks set to continue.
One positive feature of this year’s Armagh Show was the turn-out of young handlers across all the competition sections of the event.
New Zealand sheep and beef farm profit is expected to increase 96% to NZ$287,600 per farm for the 2025/2026 year.
Ballymoney Show 2026 enjoyed a record turnout of sheep at this year’s event, with the young handlers’ competitions exemplifying this.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is aiming to grow the export value of New Zealand’s red meat sector to NZ$23 billion by 2035.
