Livestock

Two forthcoming changes to the rules of licenced TB units will take affect by the end of the year. 

THE Farmers Guardian supported premier show and sale of pedigree and commercial Salers at Castle Douglas topped at 9,000gns for the reserve senior champion, Drumaglea Perseus.

A passion for sheep has enabled Kerry Hill breeder, Chris Adamson, to develop a career in the wider agricultural industry.

King Charles shared his love of sustainable food and farming, during a visit to Yorkshire.

The Welsh Government has defended its decision not to issue a national housing order just hours after a further outbreak of avian influenza was discovered at a captive bird site in North Wales.

The grocery sector has warned that food inflation could hit 19 per cent over the coming months as the farming industry says production will be reduced if nothing is done to address financial pressures.

Studies suggest improved pasture diversity and rotational grazing methods can reduce the overall carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions of UK sheep flocks. Katie Fallon reports.

A Welsh farmer has taken to social media to hit back at supermarkets paying low prices for eggs. Maisie Tinwell reports.

Following the rapid increase in cases of avian influenza and with a mandatory housing order now in place, ensuring the highest hygiene levels across poultry units is paramount.

With changes to support structures throwing up a host of questions at the farmgate, AHDB’s new Farm Business Review is helping one mixed farmer future-proof his business and prepare for the loss of Basic Payments. Mollie Leach reports.