An increase in uptake of using slatted flooring in sheep sheds has been seen in recent years following popularity in Irish systems.

Texels have been part of the Watkins’ family sheep production for more than 50 years and are now at the forefront of the system. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Commercial mixed livestock farmers, the Stokes family have long been turning out quality stock for commercial markets and in recent years have placed a focused on home-bred breeding lines. Ellie Layton reports.

Sam Stables and Louise Layton join Farmers Guardian’s Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder for the latest episode of For Flock’s Sake

Moving its show site around the county, it was the first time the in 23 years the Merioneth Show site returned to Dolgellau, which was met with strong livestock entries from across the region.

Farmers Guardian livestock reporter Ellie Layton, from a farming family in Herefordshire, reflects on Beef Stock, the next generation and reasons to be positive about the industry

On the next episode of Sale Ring Stories, Farmers Guardian's new video series, Livestock Specialists, Katie Fallon and Ellie Layton visit Borderway Mart for one of the earliest sales to kick off the breeding season.

A new breed record of 70,000gns was set at the Farmers Guardian supported Beltex Premier show and sale at Carlisle.

The yearling ewe from John and Phillipa Owens' Woodhouse 2 flock, Hereford, also claimed the breed championship at the Kerry Hill National Show, hosted at the same event