Neeps grown for lambs are north top of the crops
Echt farmer Leslie Shepherd has been crowned champion neep grower in the north of Scotland.
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Champion ewe snapped up at dispersal sale
A top price of 4,800gn was achieved at the dispersal sale of a well-established Scottish flock of pedigree Bluefaced Leicesters.
Nine sheep rescued from freezing river in three-and-a-half hour operation
Nine sheep have been rescued from deep, icy water in a three-and-a-half hour operation after a lorry driver spotted they were drowning in a river near the M1, the RSPCA said.
Scots breeders take top prices at Carlisle sale
Scottish breeders enjoyed success at the Christmas Stars sale of in-lamb pedigree Texels at Carlisle.
Highland police launch appeal after farmer’s sheep stolen
A north farmer has spoken of his shock at discovering dozens of sheep have gone missing from his flock.
Around 80 sheep stolen from croft in Nethy Bridge area
Police are appealing for information after a number of sheep were stolen from a croft in the Nethy Bridge area.
Christmas Classic opens to buoyant trade
Pedigree female sheep met a buoyant trade at the opening day of the Aberdeen Christmas Classic.
Scottish beef enterprise profits rise
Scottish beef enterprise profitability improved last year, according to Quality Meat Scotland.
7,000gn tops at Dark Diamonds Suffolk auction
Scottish breeders were out in force at the Dark Diamonds Suffolk sale in Carlisle.
A revolutionary new marking system has been rolled out in a bid to deter sheep rustling
A revolutionary new marking system has been rolled out in a bid to deter sheep rustling.
Joint 10,000gn for rams bred in Aberdeenshire
A joint top price of 10,000gn was paid for two Aberdeenshire-bred rams at the dispersal sale of the Stockton flock of pedigree Suffolk sheep.
New record set in Orkney ram sale
A new centre record was set in Orkney when a Texel shearling ram went under the hammer.
Sheep sector seeks import ban if UK crashes out of EU
All imports of sheep meat to the UK must be stopped in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, claims the National Sheep Association (NSA).
London Bridge sheep drive led by Alan Titchmarsh in centuries-old tradition
Alan Titchmarsh drove a flock of sheep across London Bridge as part of a centuries-old tradition.
Entries urged for Classic show of cattle and sheep
Entries are now open for this year’s Aberdeen Christmas Classic event.
Ram trade deemed ‘realistic’ at Thainstone
Pedigree rams met a “realistic” trade at the annual show and sale of rams at Thainstone yesterday.
North-east dog owner admits sheep worrying offences
A man has admitted being in charge of two dogs which chased, attacked and killed a sheep.
Forkins Bently fetches top price at Scottish Texel sale
A selective trade peaked at 2,800gn at the Scottish Texel Breeders’ Club show and sale at Lanark.
Shearling ram toast of Beltex sales
Overall averages were back just £15 compared with last year’s trade at the Beltex Scotland show and sale at Lanark, but for 40 fewer sold, with 199 selling to average £611.16.
Scots breeders enjoy success at Texel sale
Scottish breeders enjoyed success at the Solway & Tyne Texel Breeders Club annual autumn show and sale in Carlisle.
Rise in entries and strong line-up of breeds for Kelso Ram Sales
A grand offering of 5,458 rams – 47 more than last year – will come under the hammer at Friday’s 181st Kelso Ram Sales.
Scots lead the buyers at Blue Texel Supreme Sale
Scottish breeders were out in force at the Northern Supreme Sale of Blue Texels in Carlisle.
Breeder achieves top price at sale of Texels
Aberdeenshire breeder Robbie Wilson achieved the top price of 16,000gn at the English National Texel Sale in Worcester.
Welsh ram lives up to his name in Texel sale
Trade rose by more than £700 on the year (but for 89 fewer sold) at the Scottish National Show and Sale of Texel rams at Lanark, where prices peaked at 125,000gn.
Sheep farmers urged to take tick control action
Farmers and crofters have been advised to take steps to protect their sheep from ticks.
Jacob shearling ram fetches 2,100gn
A new centre record was set when a shearling ram sold for 2,100gn at the Scottish Jacob sale at St Boswells.
Amazing graze: Sheep drafted in to eliminate alien invaders along a north-east river
A new woolly weapon is being deployed to take on alien invaders along a north-east river.
Beef and sheep farmers told to plan ahead to avoid feed shortages
Beef and sheep producers have been told to plan ahead for winter forage and straw supplies to avoid any nasty surprises.
ANM remains upbeat as industry sales beefed up by good weather
Sales of breeding stock have been boosted by the good weather and quick grass growth, according to Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM).
Caithness farm to host Highland Sheep event
A Caithness farm has been unveiled as the venue for next year’s Highland Sheep event.
Suffolk females command 6,500gn
Scottish breeders were out in force at the inaugural Borderway Beauties sale of Suffolk females in Carlisle.
Joy for north-east breeders
Day two in the sheep rings saw the Texel section prove as busy as ever, with spectators crowding the ring to witness two north-east breeders claim the top awards.