Livestock

North of England Mules have long been the breed of choice for the James family who farm at Roadhead in Cumbria, but it is the next generation whose passion and dedication to the breed is driving the flock forwards

Despite moles being an issue on most farms, few farmers take mole catching matters into their own hands. Ellie Layton gets advice from an expert.

Routine testing of bull fertility is an essential but often overlooked aspect of suckler herd profitability

Farmers need to balance environmental and financial sustainability; speakers at the Rootstock conference in Devon discusses whether alternative routes to market help

In a world where dairy gets a bad reputation for greenhouse gas emissions, one West Country producer is managing his herds to be more sustainable

The recent Rootstock conference, held in Devon, looked at how farmers could build sustainable, profitable businesses in tune with natural processes

Figures released by the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) for 2023 show that British Wagyu has more than doubled its numbers on the year

British Wool has strongly urged farmers to keep open dialogue with them despite telling members they had seen a 25 per cent increase in wool prices

Organic milk has been produced at Lyegrove Farm, Gloucestershire, for almost two decades, with maximising milk from forage a main priority for Mike and Amanda Sainsbury

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment