Livestock

All things sustainable are a hot topic and while reducing emissions is just the tip of the iceberg, a sustainable industry balances its economic development, environmental impact, and social responsibility.

Having envolved a management strategy to achieve the best prime lamb returns throughout the season from their 950-ewe flock, the Musgrave family, Dalston, Carlisle adhere to it from year to year

Profitability and work-life balance are the two drivers for the Ballantynes' no-frills approach to their farming business. Farmers Guardian reports.

A farm business partnership in the Yorkshire Wolds is supporting a large sheep flock which spends half of the year grazing environmental stewardship land, arable grass leys and cover and fodder crops on other holdings in the region. Wendy Short reports

Assessing a ram’s genetic merit is key when looking to maximise profitability within the flock and accelerate growth from forage

Swiss Valais Blacknose embryos arrived in the US on August 16

The British Heritage Sheep campaign was looking to promote the eating quality of the UK's native breeds during Love Lamb Week

Adrian Gott, CEO of Stonegate, said the scheme would create a stronger and more robust supply chain

A move from set stocking to rotational grazing during winter months and the use of herbal leys to finish lambs, means grassland now works harder for Alan Cowan. Wendy Short reports

Scottish farmer Robert Whittaker said he would like to see a change in the law to give police more powers to support farmers affected by dog attacks