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Fined 240.000 ISK For Keeping Sheep In Grindavík
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has upheld a decision by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) to fine a sheep farmer in Grindavík 240.000 ISK (approx. 2.000 USD; 1.700 EUR) for keeping sheep in the town in violation of animal…
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Former Foreign Minister: Helping Sheep Farmers As Important As Helping Refugee Children
Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, Framsóknarflokkurinn MP and former Foreign Minister, used the last day of parliament to equate the plight of refugee children with the problems facing sheep and cattle farmers in Iceland, reports Vísir. Three issues were discussed on the last day…
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Iceland’s Looming Sheep Crisis
One of Iceland’s best known exports is lamb meat. Last January, the country saw record domestic sales of lamb meat, attributed in part to the tourism boom, and just under 6,800 tonnes were sold in 2016 alone. Statistical analysis of Iceland’s sheep…
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Live From Skagafjörður, It’s Sheep Giving Birth!
Viewers will be treated to 24 hours of sheep giving birth to lambs, on live television, and farmers will be fielding your questions through Twitter. RÚV has announced that the event begins this Thursday at noon, lasting until noon the next day.…