Livestock

A young Cumbrian hill farmer is using advanced breeding technology to accelerate the genetic gain in his flock and become a top producer of Bluefaced Leicesters. Farmers Guardian reports.

With the cost of living crisis hitting households across the UK, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on consumer spending.

The recent rain has been very welcome here, as I am sure it has for most of the country.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

Introducing herbal leys onto arable land in Shropshire provides a myriad of benefits, not least being able to finish up to 1,000 store lambs a week. Sara Gregson finds out more.

North Country Cheviot and commercial sheep breeder Bob King and family have long been turning out quality breeding stock for commercial markets.

After a three year break due to Covid-19, Hope Show was back and with more than 600 sheep entries and an impressive line-up in the cattle classes, competition was strong.

The Blue Texel is proving itself as a multi-functional breed for the Coles family, producing quality breeding stock alongside commercial finishing animals.

Scottish correspondent Ewan Pate explains why, despite endless consultation with farmers, many fear future policy in Holyrood will be centred upon cutting livestock numbers.

Vicky Haddow, 22, is from a dairy, beef and sheep farm in Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire.