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Keeping wolves at bay on Italian sheep farms
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Italian sheep farmer Gabriele Filippini lost 90 sheep to wolves in five years but the introduction of Maremmano guardian dogs has greatly reduced losses, Chris McCullough reports.
23 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: a good trade for weanlings
After weighing up the pros and cons of keeping our pedigree bull over the winter and selling him in spring, it was decided to bring him to a general mart sale.
11 October 2024 News
€1 billion approved to aid Italian farmer affected by floods
The Commission grant approval to Italy to implement aid to companies active in the agricultural sector affected by events that occurred in May 2023 in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Marche.
By-products from farming could aid lab-grown meat industry - research
Research investigates threats and opportunities as seen by a wide range of UK farmers.
12 July 2024 News
Higher bar for Irish Grass-Fed Beef PGI
The PGI secured for Irish grass fed beef comes with tighter conditions than apply for beef PGIs in Scotland, Wales and south west England.
5 June 2024 News
Live exports surpass 200,000 head
Calf exports are now on a par to 2023 with over 161,000 head exported live while higher exports of stores and finished cattle are pushing exports over 6,000 head above 2023 levels.
29 May 2024 News