Livestock

In a brand-new four-part video series, Next Generation Hill Farmers, over the next year Farmers Guardian will capture the lives of four next generation hill farmers and the challenges they face

The Corbett family and their pedigree cattle are no strangers to the show ring and, with the Royal Welsh on their doorstep, this show is a firm fixture on their showing calendar. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Resilience to drought and reduced fertiliser applications will be key traits for perennial rye grass varieties in 2050

NSA president Phil Stocker said: "We want to start that stability with continuity with the shadow team that has engaged so far with industry. A change of personnel into these roles will not be welcomed"

Customers could expect to see lower carbon beef products on the retailer's shelves by 2026

The BVDFree England scheme is set to close on 31July 2024, as a result of a decision to simplify the offering of BVD eradication related schemes in England

International Ayrshire cattle breeders will be descending on the Great Yorkshire Show as part of their world federation conference. Sarah Todd visited the Waterhouse family who will be helping to ensure the delegates receive a warm welcome.

The disease has been found in dairy herds across 12 US states

Finding ways to encourage the next generation onto the land was also a key discussion point