Livestock

The poultry sector has long been arguing that food production should be at the heart of a national planning strategy

The latest bull proofs for genomic and proven Holsteins, other breeds and spring and autumn calving indexes have been released by AHDB

Traditional manure management strategies could be resulting in lost nutrients, but handling manure like silage could help maximise its value

The event will celebrate everything beef related starting on St George’s Day on April 23, AHDB has announced

From foot-and-mouth to farm to fork, why going regenerative is the next logical step for the family at Askerton Castle Estate in Cumbria

A focus on improving cow space and comfort, has helped the Pattinson family reduce clinical mastitis cases on-farm

Farming is in the blood of the Thomas family, but in the last two decades the system has been transformed from dairy to an integrated beef and merchanting business.

Farmers had sought an increase of €0.02 (£0.017) an egg for free-range and €0.01 (£0.087) an egg for barn-produced eggs

Some beef producers may be missing out a simple management tool that could save money and improve herd performance. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Defra urges farmers to maintain scrupulous biosecurity to keep disease at bay