New entrant backs British Wool support scheme
'Financial support is always very important when you are just starting out, and what attracted me was knowing that we would get the return on our wool immediately.' The post New entrant backs British...
View ArticleMarket prices – week 20
United Auctions Stirling, Thursday May 9: sold 3171 prime sheep consisting of 163 New Season Lambs selling to an average of 235.78p & 2274 Old Season Lambs selling to an average of 203.23p and...
View ArticleWhite-tailed eagles do kill healthy sheep stocks, say reports
The union says the documents give valuable insight into the work that is underway to deal with the problems caused by some eagles and states clearly for the first time that they do predate healthy...
View ArticleRoll up, roll up! Lismore Show was ‘mega’
Numbers in the sheep and cattle classes at Lismore Show were up and sunshine brought out the crowds. The post Roll up, roll up! Lismore Show was ‘mega’ appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleAppin Show ready for another bumper year
Organisers are keeping fingers crossed for dry weather as they get the field ready for exhibitors and visitors at Tynribbie Croft for the village's 62nd agricultural show The post Appin Show ready for...
View ArticleSheep have a vital role in helping to tackling climate change
The association’s concern is that alternative ways of managing land and vegetarian type foods are being proposed as being options to reduce warming while increasing evidence is showing that the...
View ArticleMarket prices – 10.10.19
Latest prices from local sales. The post Market prices – 10.10.19 appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleCrofters have their say on sea eagle attacks
Since their reintroduction, sea eagles have become more prevalent and have increasingly been targeting sheep. The post Crofters have their say on sea eagle attacks appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleAll things baa baa bright and beautiful
The flock of multi-coloured sheep can be spotted at Coull Farm on Islay or via the farm and community Facebook pages. The post All things baa baa bright and beautiful appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleWalkers seeking solitude told to find another way round it
For the first time in more than three decades, Mr Gully from Dunmor Farm on Seil has put up a sign pleading with the public to keep off the hill where he keeps just some of his 1,000 flock. The post...
View ArticleInvading sheep drive street barmy
Residents want 'flock out of here' after waking up shift workers, fouling roads, eating expensive flowers and damaging outdoor ornaments. The post Invading sheep drive street barmy appeared first on...
View ArticleMeet the flockers – and their woolly family
Looking to escape the city scene Jason and Yvonne Lancaster moved to the island in 2018 and, following a chance conversation with a crofter friend, are now the proud guardians of 13 orphan lambs. The...
View ArticleWalkies without worries
Farmers and crofters call on dog owners to take walkies without worries The post Walkies without worries appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleSheep savaged in dog attack
The injured sheep was rushed to Oban Vets who managed to stitch its horrific wounds. The post Sheep savaged in dog attack appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleFarmer’s appeal after savage dog attack
The attack has been reported to police but the identity of the dog and its owner is still unknown. The post Farmer’s appeal after savage dog attack appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleDog attack on sheep could be a wolf
Julie Campbell who farms in North Connel reported the incident to police on May 26 as a dog attack but says officers have told her the injuries were too big for a dog and it could have been a wolf The...
View ArticleLorn Show is back
As well as the usual events and show categories there will also be a a sandcastle or sand sculpture competition for children The post Lorn Show is back appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleLismore Show time
Signs are up to guide visitors to this year’s Lismore Agricultural Show which is making a come back this Saturday. Follow the arrows from either of the island’s ferry piers to arrive at the showground...
View ArticleHappy Centenary for Dalmally Show
Dalmally Show marked its centenary year with more exhibitors than its age. The rain stayed off for most of the day on Saturday as the 100-year-old event made its big birthday comeback from Covid. A...
View ArticleDalmally shepherds’ open day raises £490 for charity
An open day giving young shepherds the opportunity to learn the tricks of their trade on a gear course has raised £490 for charity. The post Dalmally shepherds’ open day raises £490 for charity...
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