Livestock

The UK throws away enough poultry to make 800 million Boxing Day curries, while the amount of potatoes that are binned could cook up Christmas Day roasties to satisfy for the nation for the next 48 years, according to new figures from non-governmental org

Recent lamb prices have been lower than last year, with the early December liveweight price at 246p/kg, almost 12 per cent lower than in 2021.

The benefits to both crop and animal of an old grazing technique are being trialled for a second year at an arable farm in the Scottish Borders.

Veterinary medicines will continue to flow into Northern Ireland from Great Britain in 2023, following a decision by the EU to grant a three-year extension to the current grace period.

What happens when farmers, looking to expand their business, are declined by a traditional lender? Peter Taylor-Whiffen takes a look at the help and support available.

The UK beef market is ending 2022 on a strong note, but producers cannot say with confidence that strength will last into the New Year.

The dairy said it was looking to adapt and ‘show industry leadership’ by providing greater levels of ‘certainty, stability and transparency’

Auctioneer Oliver Shearman talks about his journey from trainee auctioneer to director of operations at Caledonian Marts

Meat chiefs have reacted with anger after the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) refused to investigate adulteration of poultry feed in Poland.

Beef bred calves from the dairy herd make up a large proportion of the UK’s beef industry, but how can farmers use improved genetics to maximise their value.