especially for sheep farming. The report said farm profit margins were being hit by high costs, especially interest payments, reaching low levels similar to those seen in the 1980s and 1990s.
They emphasised that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) forms the bulk of many sheep farms' income, with the sector already experiencing some of the lowest earnings. Sheep farming plays a crucial role in ...
For twelve years, the British Farming Awards has shone a light on the best in British Farming. During this annual event, Britain’s farming industry comes together to celebrate the achievements of its ...
The incident of ‘sheep worrying’ – a criminal offence of chasing a flock of sheep and biting or injuring the animals – happened overnight between Sunday, September 15, and Monday, September 16, in ...