By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Livestock features
Royal Welsh Grassland Event timetable
10am Event opens. children’s entertainment area commences, farmers’ market and trade stands open and demonstration plots commence
Celebrating a century of grass harvesting
GRASSLAND Event visitors will get a first glimpse of what will be one of the daily main ring attractions at July’s Royal Welsh Show.
Achieving good grass yields from inputs
THE land at Pentre is challenging, rising from 600ft to 1,000ft (180m-300m), with high rainfall.
High speed sheep shearing contest
ANYONE wanting to put their sheep shearing skills to the ultimate test can take part in a special one-off, one-ewe Speed Shearing contest.
Green beef a way to boost profit margins
By Dr Shirley HeronEcosyl research manager.
Look beneath the surface at soil structure
Making the most of your grassland is key to farming profit and sustainability, with the old saying ‘it’s all in the soil’ remaining true. It is a good place to start in order to make best use of what grows best.
Award-winning silage is down to detail
Barry Alston meets up with two times champion big baler Meurig Harries to find out the story behind his success.
Managing grass for quality grazing
Grass is the by far the cheapest feed going - and making the most of it is down to a sound management approach. Barry Alston reports.
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Make your silage properly and reap the benefits
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Financial gains from reseeding
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Dairy: Combining robots with paddock grazing can work
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Stateside management approach saves on time and costs in Yorkshire
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Dairy: Costings and tankers prompt switch back
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Dairy: Time to make full use of management traits
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Dairy: Wholecrop benefits not just for those unable to grow maize
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Dairy: Keeping fly problems at bay
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Dairy: Careful management required to get the best from grazing
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Dairy: Herd managers of the future
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Dairy: Research into future of dairying
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Dairy special feature: Do not neglect hygiene at grass
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World’s toughest farmers facing a fight for survival
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Dairy: Let grass recover to avoid problems
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Dairy: Stomach worms in 68pc of herds
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Free mastitis webinar
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Dairy: System holds the key to better fertility
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Book your place
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Chance to question the panel
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Calm handling key in larger herds
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Soil analysis key to getting more from a reseed
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Pigs prefer pop music
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Housed dairy cows like access to outdoor space
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Sheep: Alternative treatments in anthelmintic resistance battle
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Sheep special: Quality sheep fit for all markets
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Sheep: Bluefaced Leicester remains integral part of hill farm’s system
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Sheep: Renewed focus on wormer resistance
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Consider more pain relief for cattle
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Aberdale helps get more from less
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Great shakes around summer music festivals