Sheep farming

A farmer backs the union's call to better protect farmers and their livestock from dog attacks.

Tom Shaw says the dog attack is "not surprising" and welcomes recent changes to legislation.

As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff.

Police have made an appeal after the pregnant sheep were found in a field at Tathwell, near Louth.

Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn

It is estimated livestock worth nearly £2m was severely injured or killed by dogs in 2025.

The penalties for failing to keep dogs under control near livestock are becoming more severe.