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Livestock Northwest is your gateway to information, advice and support for livestock farmers looking to improve performance in England’s North West. This site provides everything you need to know about the Northwest Livestock Programme, a four-year business support package that aims to improve farm competitiveness, animal health and welfare and the efficient use of main farm resources. Find out more »


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Latest News from across the Northwest

Better ewe lamb breeding offers major benefits

Better ewe lamb breeding offers major benefits

Improved breeding from ewe lambs offers lowland flocks the opportunity to more than double their shearling margins while significantly reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions, according to a specialist ADAS review and case study report for EBLEX.
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Low beef price needs to be discussed at Westmorland Show - says NFU livestock chairman

Low beef price needs to be discussed at Westmorland Show - says NFU livestock chairman

NFU’s national livestock board chairman, Alistair Mackintosh, will rush back from high level talks about the future sustainability of beef farming in Europe to be at the Westmorland Show on Thursday 9 September.
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The Rippleffect - save money by assessing your water usage

The Rippleffect - save money by assessing your water usage

THE Rippleffect is a FREE initiative from WRAP to help businesses of all sizes reduce their water use and save money.
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