Livestock

Livestock has been introduced to a south Dorset ‘super nature reserve’ in a bid to bolster both biodiversity and tourism

Reports from a number of farmers witnessing yellow or brown fumes emanating from their silage pits are being treated as a serious concern

The National Sheep Association ( NSA) warns a rise in behavioural issues in pet dogs bought during the pandemic could be linked to a spike in sheep worrying

As the Government continues to kick the Windsor Framework can down the road, Chris McCullough takes a look at the impact on farmers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Research by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) found the majority of shoppers said they would prefer meat free products to be displayed separately to meat products. 

With NSA North Sheep just around the corner, Hannah Morgan met with Willie Woodman who is set to host the event alongside his family at Bradford House Farm, Northumberland, on Wednesday, June 7.

The animal welfare bill, designed to help protect livestock from out of control dogs, and defend pets and wild animals will no longer go ahead, Farming Minister Mark Spencer has announced

A large amount of heifers are not lasting into their second lactation, but what can farmers do at the rearing stage to prevent this from happening?

A full, professional carbon audit of the Northumberland farm that will host NSA North Sheep 2023 shows emissions well below average and highlights the next steps that will keep the Woodman family on track to achieve their net zero target.

Two years’ worth of data from a Cargill study is proving that heat stress is affecting most UK dairy herds during the summer, with a dip in fertility being just one telltale sign. But how do dairy farmers combat the problem?