Beef

There were signs of demand dropping for lamb, beef and pork as consumers opt for cheaper alternatives. By Jac Williams

Mixed swards can play a crucial role in helping livestock farmers counter the effects of drier, warmer summers and can help reduce the volume of inputs, but they also require careful management. Jonathan Wheeler reports.

Strategic use of anticoccidial treatments

With margins continuing to be eaten into by high costs, Cedric Porter takes a look at the market for beef and lamb

It has been a busy summer for Audrey Anderson, who has not only been to show her family’s own Hereford and Charolais cattle, but has also had a high profile judging appointment. Ewan Pate reports.

Farmers in England could receive funding by helping Defra test its Annual Health and Welfare Review.

Barbecues during the heatwave were expected to have given a boost to burger and sausage sales

British Blonde cow, Brownhill Netta, lifted the supreme individual championship in the beef section on what is sure to be one of the hottest Royal Welsh Shows on record.

With the UK gearing up for what could be its hottest day in history, and temperatures forecast to top 40degC this week, farmers have been urged to take precautionary measures to protect their stock against heat stress.

After experiencing their best Royal Welsh yet in 2018, winning the highly sought-after Fitzhugh Pairs Trophy, the Jones family of Dendor Herefords will be back in the cattle rings at Llanelwedd this month. Laura Bowyer repo