THE launch of the St George brand in 2003 put British lamb on French supermarket shelves, helping build a valuable export trade to France.

EVENTS such as SIAL are more important than ever to the UK dairy industry, senior exports manager at AHDB Dairy, Lucy Randolph said.

Suckler calf weaning weights are an important measure of any suckler herd, to understand herd performance, output and profitability.

With exporters from all over the world in attendance, SIAL Paris is a key event in the British export calendar.

Studies suggest improved pasture diversity and rotational grazing methods can reduce the overall carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions of UK sheep flocks. Katie Fallon reports.

Heifers led the beef championship for the second consecutive year at Carlisles Borderway Agri-Expo event. Katie Fallon reports.

Considered the most prevalent infectious disease among UK dairy herds, digital dermatitis, if left untreated, can have detrimental consequences on animal performance and overall health.

Maize trials carried out at the Carlisle Regional Technology Centre, at Smalmstown Farm, Longtown, have shed a new light on the use of narrow film.

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.