Livestock

The Government has announced a consultation on a fund for smaller abattoirs with plans for applications to open later this year

In honour of the charity's 50th anniversary, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) held an event in Cumbria reflecting on the value of native livestock in British agriculture

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Despite grassland being quite resilient, it took a battering in summer 2022 which weakened the swards and left many vulnerable to pests and diseases. Some TLC might be needed to recoup their value, says Limagrain's John Spence .

Add a cover crop or integrate grassland with an arable crop. These are two strategies that farmers could take in managing grassland pests in the absence of an effective pesticide. Sponsored by Sinclair McGill

Department store John Lewis is to use leather sourced exclusively from farms that supply Waitrose with beef to make furniture

Cornwall Council is leading the way in the fight to keep meat on the menu and ensure farmers get backing from local authorities