Livestock

Farm groups have blasted campaigners who have launched a legal challenge against the Government, claiming it has failed to act quickly enough to cut emissions from livestock and dairy.

Jersey breeder, Holger Hedelund Poulsen, is aiming to build a sustainable and self-sufficient business against a backdrop of a changing dairy industry. Chris McCullough reports.

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.