Livestock

New Prime Minister Liz Truss is under pressure to rethink bovine TB policies, as industry groups warn farmers must have ‘access to all available measures’ if the disease is to be eradicated.

The number of animals slaughtered due to bovine TB in England has fallen by 20 per cent, according to the latest Government figures.

Officials are warning poultry keepers to remain ‘vigilant’ following two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Wales and in Cornwall.

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in Londons Covent Garden

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden

Noble Foods | Poultry | Noble Foods has announced the closure of its first fully automated packing centre at Standlake, Oxfordshire.

As the warm weather continues so does the threat of blowfly strike, leaving flocks across the country vulnerable and at risk. Ellie Layton looks at how to reduce the risk.

The County Council farm system has been instrumental in helping young farmers Harry Knott and Grace Barwell secure their dream in running a dairy farm. Ellie Layton reports.

There was a tale of two trends at breeding sheep sales across UK auction marts as meteorological and economical challenges saw reluctance from some buyers.

A target to reduce emissions from the Scottish beef sector by 75 per cent over the next eight years has come under fire, amid fears it will mean a cut in cow numbers.