Livestock

Pig slaughter numbers have fallen to the lowest levels on record as the standard pig price (SPP) continues to climb to new highs.

A farmer from Forfar has maintained profitabilityandimprovedsoilhealthafter introducing sheep to his arable rotation.

The drive to produce high quality stock lies at the heart of one Teesdale hill farm, where the Hutchinson family are overcoming the limitations of upland farming by taking a less is more approach.

On this weeks Over the Farm Gate podcast livestock reporter, Katie Fallon talks to the UKs Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, after housing measures for bird keepers in England were lifted this week.

The National Pig Association (NPA) described the revelations as shocking and deeply concerning

A range of factors including rising beef demand, tumbling milk prices and religious festivals have seen hogget and cull cow prices soar.

Meat dishes still retain the lions share in the out of home market despite a year-on-year increase in meat-free meals.

Climate smart reseeding was the subject of a recent webinar organised by seed breeder Germinal. Wendy Short reports.

At the Farmers Guardian supported Hereford Cattle Societys spring show and sale at Shrewsbury, the top call of 12,000gns was for October 2021-born Normanton 1 Whiskey.

Brecon Beacons National Park has moved to reassure farmers that sheep grazing will not be restricted under new environmental plans.