Sheep farming13 hrs agoFarmer feels 'helpless' after bluetongue outbreakSomerset farmer Sally Phillips says the bluetongue outbreak has cost her £11,000.13 hrs ago2 days ago'I knew I wanted to become a farmer at 15'A 23-year-old sheep breeder hopes to turn his passion for farming into a full-time career.2 days ago2 days agoRising costs having 'massive impact' on farmingDrought, higher fuel and fertiliser prices and bluetongue are cited as major challenges.2 days ago6 days agoSheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner platesHave we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?6 days ago6 Oct 2026Fears over bluetongue's impact on sheep fertilityFarmers seek fertility testing for their animals to establish the virus's impact on breeding.6 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Sheep fair still going strong after 788 yearsThe medieval sheep fair in Lincolnshire now features a funfair, farmers' markets and live music.3 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Couple's 'slightly mad' new life farming on remote Welsh islandGwyndaf Hughes and Georgina Rannard grabbed the chance for a career break on the "unique" island.29 Sept 202628 Sept 2026Bluetongue found in Oxfordshire and Isle of WightWith 2000 cases in the UK including 50 in Dorset, farmers are urged to discuss vaccination with vets.28 Sept 202627 Sept 2026Father and son crowned Sheep Dog World Trial championsDavid and Jack Howells say they "never in million years" thought they would win the double.27 Sept 2026...
