Livestock

Multiple factors from mob grazing to trace element deficiencies can cause a spike in somatic cell counts (SCCs) at turnout, but with planning and attention to detail, these can be avoided. Debbie James reports.

MPs are set to debate controversial plans to significantly limit grazing on Dartmoor, following claims Natural England is attempting to rewild the iconic landscape ’by the backdoor’.

Birdkeepers have been urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards with bird flu housing measures across England and Wales to be lifted on April 18

With tough economic circumstances weighing on the residential property market, Alex Black spoke to property experts to find out whether the impact was being felt on farmland.

Increasingly tighter supplies are driving pig prices to new record highs, but European price progression has slowed.

Ways in which silvopasture could be utilised as part of a sustainable sheep production systems was outlined at the BSAS 2023 conference.

Pilgrim’s UK and Waitrose have both reported a surge in demand for British lamb ahead of Easter with roasting joints popular ahead of the long weekend

From their humble base in Texas, Pete and Missy Bonds run cattle across 13 states of America as part of a truly vast ranching business. Ben Briggs reports from the Lone Star State.

In an Easter special, Farmers Guardian’s news team and guests talk about demand for lamb and recipe tips for Easter dinner

The last sale will be on May 4 with the premises up for sale