Livestock

"I just want to make other people aware of the risks when out enjoying popular footpaths such as this one"

The report recommended the Government to fund the widespread, standardised testing of soil through its Environmental Land Management schemes and to work with industry on an agreed set of metrics of soil health by next year

A team of US researchers have found critical nutrients found in milk, lamb and beef were seen to reduce tumours

Following the release of the eighth British Lion Code in June, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) have tightened rules around salmonella testing before a new flock is brought onto farm

More than double the funding was on offer in the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. But with dwindling confidence in the dairy sector farmers are cautious about where, when and what to invest in, questioning whether now is the right time to apply

Dr Richard Irvine, who started the role in March 2023, said an expected assessment of the bTB target next year will serve as a ‘formal checkpoint' and an opportunity to ‘take stock' on the issue

The unusual maize growing season means that while many crops have yielded well, quality is more variable and generally lower than in 2023, which will present some challenges when included in rations

The Radmore family is facing serious challenges in their efforts to maintain the integrity of their hefted sheep and cattle on Dartmoor, while running their business within the constraints of a range of environmental prescriptions

A new study has said the Government's failure to curb meat consumption is damaging the environment