The Beechgroves Guernsey herd is managed on an all-year-round calving system to ensure a consistent milk supply for wholesale and for the farm shop

Genetics, nutrition and data are being used together and tested under commercial pressure at Bromstead Farm, the research unit home to ABP

Farmers Guardian head of livestock reflects on the value of shows for both farmers and the general public

A big crowd enjoyed the sunshine at Nottinghamshire County Show where there was a strong turnout of livestock

Beef cattle performance is closely monitored by the Turley family of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, where the suckler herd policy is shaped by bovine TB constraints and a low-cost approach

Maintaining optimal condition for cows and bulls early in the season can enhance fertility and set the foundation for a successful breeding season

Three generations of the Hetherington family run a diverse farming business on the Cumbrian coastline, where a robotic milking system with grazing sits alongside tourism and direct sales

Farmers Guardian's head of livestock reflects on current prices for breeding cattle in relation to the finished trade

Commercial buyers were out in force boosting averages and clearance rates