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Sheep Shearing

UK sheep sector facing ‘looming animal welfare crisis’ over lack of shearers

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UK sheep sector facing ‘looming animal welfare crisis’ over lack of shearers

The UK’s sheep industry has voiced concerns over a potential sheep shearing “crisis” as around 75 overseas shearers have been denied visas.

Sheep shearer shortage issue ‘has not hit my desk’ – Defra chief

Sheep

3 months ago

Sheep shearer shortage issue 'has not hit my desk' - Defra chief

Defra permanent secretary Paul Kissack confessed that he was unaware of the government's plan to address the UK's sheep shearer shortage.

Former UK sheep shearer excels at New Zealand share milking

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Former UK sheep shearer excels at New Zealand share milking

Having spent years travelling the world shearing sheep, UK-born Will Hinton has changed farming direction, now milking cows in New Zealand.

European sheep shearing championships coming to Galway

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

European sheep shearing championships coming to Galway

The 2025 European sheep shearing and wool-handling championships will be held at the Mountbellew Mart, Co. Galway over the June bank holiday.

Scottish sheep shearer beats women’s shearing world record

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Scottish sheep shearer beats women's shearing world record

Scottish sheep shearer, Una Cameron, has raised the Solo Women's Nine Hour Strong Wool Ewe Record...

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Staffordshire shearer breaks world record by 10 lambs

Staffordshire shearer Nick Greaves has set a new 8-Hour World Lamb Shearing Record after he broke the previous holder's record by 10 lambs.

Staffordshire shearer breaks world record by 10 lambs

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Staffordshire shearer prepares to set World Shearing Record

Staffordshire-based shearer Nick Greaves has been preparing for a World Shearing Record attempt...

Staffordshire shearer prepares to set World Shearing Record

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Scottish woman attempts to break world shearing record

Scottish sheep shearer Una Cameron has been on a "strict exercise and dietary regime" for her world record attempt next month.

Scottish woman attempts to break world shearing record

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Welsh shearer sets new record after shearing 791 sheep in 9 hours

Welsh sheep shearer Meirion Evans has been successful in his record-breaking sheep shearing...

Welsh shearer sets new record after shearing 791 sheep in 9 hours

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

Welsh shearer to attempt to shear sheep for 9 hours to break record

A Welsh sheep shearer is set to make a record-breaking attempt to shear sheep across nine hours later this month.

Welsh shearer to attempt to shear sheep for 9 hours to break record

N.Ireland

almost 3 years ago

Irish sheep shearing record attempt to take place in Antrim

An attempt to break the Irish sheep shearing record will take place in Co. Antrim next week. Agriland will be on the scene to watch.

Irish sheep shearing record attempt to take place in Antrim

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral

The Six Nations Blade Sheep Shearing Championship will return to this year's Balmoral Show, which...

Six Nations Sheep Shearing Championship returns to Balmoral

Sheep

over 5 years ago

Shear brilliance of UK shearers during Covid-19

British Wool has stated that it wishes to congratulate UK shearers and the shearing community for their hard work and determination.

Shear brilliance of UK shearers during Covid-19

N.Ireland

about 6 years ago

Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19

An industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers work in...

Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19

N.Ireland

about 6 years ago

Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19

An industry checklist has been produced to ensure that shearers, wool handlers and farmers work in...

Checklist for shearers and farmers produced during Covid-19

Sheep

about 7 years ago

FUW and industry groups draw up new shearing guidelines

The FUW has collaborated with various industry organisations to produce a new set of guidelines for shearing.

FUW and industry groups draw up new shearing guidelines

Rural Life

about 9 years ago

Reminder: Record Connacht tractor run attempt to take place this weekend

Plans are in motion to break the Connacht record for the number of participants in a tractor run in Corofin, Co. Galway, this weekend.

Reminder: Record Connacht tractor run attempt to take place this weekend

Sheep

almost 10 years ago

New Zealander sets new sheep shearing world record

A new world record in sheep shearing has been set by Matt Smith of New Zealand after he sheared 731 sheep in nine hours.

New Zealander sets new sheep shearing world record

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