Livestock

Soaring input costs and concerns over post-Brexit support are prompting beef and sheep producers to make significant cutbacks in the number of livestock on their farms.

Beef Shorthorn genetics are playing an increasing role in the Mallaber familys livestock enterprise.

The Clark family will be heading to Stirling bull sales with a team of seven hoping for a repeat of last year’s success.

Access to sufficient fresh water is often the first limiting factor to grazing pasture, but the availability of new kit and know-how means most fields can be watered. Sara Gregson reports.

Cambridge City Council has been accused of wasting food after councillors shunned its new vegan menu.

Poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group is to close its Llangefni factory in Anglesey following a review of its national operations.

Mineral supplementation can be key to achieving optimum animal health and productivity. But what are the main minerals livestock farmers should be focusing on to avoid a shortfall? 

A new junior female breed record of 23,000gns was set at the British Blue Cattle Society sale at Carlisle for the overall champion.

Health-conscious consumers are being encouraged to put pork on their plates as part of a new campaign to promote its nutritional benefits and affordability.

A lack of demand combined with more New Zealand lamb coming into the UK slowed the trade for hoggs last week, but this week has seen prices on the up in many markets.