Beef

Farming for the long-term is the ethos behind Edward Mather’s awarding winning beef business. Wendy Short reports.

Hannah Reddaway never thought she would end up back on the family farm, but she has never felt more at home. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

Beef Shorthorn genetics are playing an increasing role in the Mallaber familys livestock enterprise.

The Clark family will be heading to Stirling bull sales with a team of seven hoping for a repeat of last year’s success.

Access to sufficient fresh water is often the first limiting factor to grazing pasture, but the availability of new kit and know-how means most fields can be watered. Sara Gregson reports.

Mineral supplementation can be key to achieving optimum animal health and productivity. But what are the main minerals livestock farmers should be focusing on to avoid a shortfall? 

A new junior female breed record of 23,000gns was set at the British Blue Cattle Society sale at Carlisle for the overall champion.

Agroforestry can be seen on farms throughout the UK, often on a large scale. But one Herefordshire farmer is showing how it can be done on a traditional family farm. Ellie Layton reports.

Advice on how to prevent naval ill pre- and post-calving was offered by vet Ben Strugnell in a recent AHDB webinar.

AT the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of Welsh Black cattle at Dolgellau the top price was 10,000gns.