Livestock

The Texel Sheep Society has introduced routine genomic evaluations to better support breeders and increase genetic gain in the breed

Dairy farms in Kansas and Texas have been affected

A mixed livestock farm in Shropshire has a rich history in continental cattle, but in recent years has added native genetics to strengthen the system. Ellie Layton reports.

Outgoing NFU dairy board chair, Michael Oakes said: "They [the processors and retailers] need us and we need them. While we will not agree all the time, by any means, I think actually working together means we are so much stronger"

Bizza Walters, a well-known sheep farmer from Warwickshire, looks back on lambing this season

A growing number of conventional suckler herds are managed extensively on systems which follow basic organic principles. Wendy Short reports

The Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group has launched a survey to find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK. Sara Gregson reports

Poultry farmers and industry experts attended this years NFU poultry research seminar to discuss the latest news in the poultry industry. Ellie Layton reports.

Growers will need to pin down costings and consider benefits before committing to either of the maize under-sowing/winter cover options within the English Sustainable Farming Incentive

Auctioneers said farmers had been 'delighted' with the prices achieved