For the second year in a row, the Jersey breed came out on top at The Dairy Show held at the Bath and West showground. Ellie Layton reports.  

The entry of 950 rams from eight breeds sold across four rings at the Farmers Guardian supported multi-breed sale at Welshpool with 91 per cent clearance rate.  

The Gwatkin family have a long history in farming, and their cider venture is taking their business in to the future. Ellie Layton finds out more

Reports and results of the trials across the UK over the past week.

The pressure of Avian Influenza in the poultry industry has led to discussions about whether vaccination against the disease should be carried out in all flocks.

Farmers flocked to Builth Wells for the annual NSA Wales and Border ram sale which had a 90 per cent clearance rate, up 9 per cent on 2022.   

Head of exotic disease control at Defra, Gordon Hickman said farmers should be wary of the unprecedented scale of Avian Influenza (AI) across the UK.

Larger entries were seen in the cattle lines at this year's UK Dairy Day where national shows were held for the Holsteins, Ayrshires and Brown Swiss breeds.

Despite the scorching heat, exhibitors were not deterred from the show ring at Kington.  

Penny Chantler may not have been born into a farming family, but her time working with wool has led to a successful Romney flock.