Philip Close and his daughter Heather are still on a learning curve as they fine-tune their minimum-input suckler herd in Ayrshire, where priority is given to soil function and extended rest periods for the grazing

Farmers Guardian's head of livestock asks what is driving the strong lamb prices

There were record entries across all livestock sections over the two days of the show

Cutting silage regularly can boost forage quality, improve milk production from forage and increase energy yield per hectare

There were 28 sheep of different breeds forward for the inter-breed sheep championship at the Royal Highland Show

Feeding a total mixed ration to sheep based partly on home-grown beans has helped cut costs, improve animal health and meet sustainability goals on Myerscough College farms

Downscaling and diversification paves the way for a sustainable future for one coastal dairy farm

Farmers Guardian's head of livestock says we all have a role to play in educating the public about farming

It was a bumper year in the livestock lines at the Royal Three Counties Show, with entries surpassing last year's 8,000 including 1,200 cattle and 12 national shows

The Dobie family, as part of Dunbia’s Activate Leaders programme, are furthering their sustainable approach to farming to ensure they can meet the demands of both the industry and the environment around them