Compact feeding was one of the topics discussed at a series of farmer events organised by Kite Consulting looking at driving an extra 10% of milk production

A round-up of this week's sales, including Cutcombe, Shrewbury, Pateley Bridge and Gisburn marts

There was strong turnout at the multi-breed pedigree cattle sale

A strong trade for South Devon bulls at the spring show and sale at Exeter resulted in an average of £5,665, an increase of £534 on last year

A round up of this week's livestock sale including Gisburn, Bentham and Caithness

A new study investigating methane emissions and environmental impact of upland sheep living off a natural forage diet is being carried out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

New data indicates that farmers are making savings by reducing calving intervals, but statistics show that further improvement can be made

A round-up of this week's livestock sales, including Dumfries, Sedgemoor, Shrewsbury and Exeter marts

There were 48 young farmers, including five novice exhibitors from across the Nort East of Scotland taking part in the event

The Devon Cattle Breeders Society spring show and sale at Sedgemoor had a clearance rate of 85% for the bulls with an average of £5,453, up £1,072 on the year