Livestock

Dyfed-Powys Police said one of the incidents included six pedigree ewes and rams being killed

The National Sheep Association has called for more support from the public and the Government

Moredun Research Institute are leading a project to develop a parasitic worm vaccine.

Defra-funded research project looks to help farmers to understand soil health by listening to the noises made by earthworms

Police said there had been a number of incidents over the months where sheep had either been killed or injured by dog attacks

Livestock sustainability consultant Prof Jude Capper raised concerns over the children's book and its 'oversimplified' portrayal of livestock farming and its role to play in climate change

Over 25 million jobs are at risk due to a feed crisis

A low-tech solution to help farmers make more money from their muck could also help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance from sewage and manure

Funding for investment in livestock housing has been welcomed by the sector but some farmers are concerned about the logistics of securing planning permission and barriers to new entrants

With the sector recovering following two and a half years of crisis, Cedric Porter takes a look at the prospects in the pig sector.