Beef

MSPs have accused Ministers of failing to consult farmers on the change

The calving interval threshold will be reduced to 400 days, while the scheme is extended to 2029

‘Grounded in Goodness’ is a programme which rewards British beef farmers for improving soil health, biodiversity, animal welfare

For Boomer and Millie Birch, life revolves around cattle – from their careers to the pedigree stock they breed at home. We find out more about their operation and what they've learned on their journey so far

International buyers taste quality British meat on the AHDB stand at SIAL Paris 2026

Rising feed costs and squeezed consumers will influence the meat market outlook for 2027, but global demand for animal protein continues to grow

Muscling is often associated with harder calvings, but understanding myostatin status can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions.

Getting the timing right on health decisions can make the difference between a weanling that continues to thrive and one that struggles through a stressful period. Ellie Layton reports.