Livestock

Tesco has reaffirmed its support for UK egg farmers through five new five-year contracts for its shell egg suppliers.

Back to its usual May date after a move to July last year, Shropshire County Show, saw the ‘best in show’ for the cattle section go to the beef inter-breed winner, a Charolais heifer, from the Corbett family, Knighton, Powys.

Trials to assess the tenderness of Welsh Lamb are hoped to secure the reputation of the country’s popular product. 

Concern over a shortage of large animal vets is mounting, as farmers left without access to livestock specialists accuse Government of merely paying ‘lip service’ to the problem.

Managing the farm’s accounts is likely to be one of the most important tasks a dairy farmer can do this year as farms look set to lurch from profits to loss. Cedric Porter reports

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.

Using technology to produce silage more efficiently and sustainably is paying off both financially and environmentally for one Yorkshire farm. Dairy Farmer reports.

Irish pig farmers are facing unprecedented pressure as the industry continues to financially haemorrhage 55 euros (£46) on every pig sold.

Ensuring the breed is relevant to today’s market is key to the success of Alastair Gibson’s pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd. Katie Fallon reports.