Livestock

Auctioneer at Hawes Auction Mart, Ian Atkinson discusses this year's autumn sheep sales

The first confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2025–2026 vector season have been reported in England, according to the latest Government update

On Saturday (July 12), two Welsh farmers achieved a new 8-hour two-stand British ewe shearing record and both individually beat the 8-Hour Solo British Record

A Welsh vet is urging farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue as soon as possible.

NFU Cymru said the introduction of approved red markets was a ‘step forward’ in supporting farmers affected by bluetongue

Family labour drives the management of an Ayrshire dairy herd on the North Solway Coast in South West Scotland

Extending egg-laying production comes with many benefits, but feeding regimes should be adapted accordingly to preserve egg quality

Industry urges Government to go further as concerns mount about whole farm conversions

For one Yorkshire pig farmer, gaining control of the supply chain was key in driving her free-range pig enterprise forward and diversifying into a butchery, farm shop and cafe

Virtual fencing is being put to the test long-term on the Strathspey Monitor Farm