Livestock

As shearing season gets underway, Cedric Porter takes a look at the market for UK wool in 2022

Sheep meat production increased by 22 per cent in April, totalling 24,300 tonnes, new Defra figures reveal.

Destocking in the uplands has left fuel stocks to accumulate, risking ’catastrophic’ wildfires in the Peak District, a new report has found.

Shelf life for Welsh lamb has significantly improved, increasing export opportunities to new and developing global markets, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) industry development and relations manager John Richards has said. 

British Blue cattle were in demand at the Border British Blue Club show and sale at Carlisle selling to 18,000gns for second prize winning, Brennand Panther, from Jeff and Margaret Walker, Dunsop Bridge.

It follows an appeal by the National Pig Association (NPA) for the retailer to do more to support the pig industry

Farming groups, scientists, and start-ups are teaming up to test how far cultured meat is a threat, or an opportunity, for UK farmers.

Exhibitors and visitors alike were pleased to be attending the first Nottinghamshire Show since 2019. Angela Calvert and Katie Fallon report.

World-leading experts will deliver a series of seminars at NBA Beef Expo on May 28, at Humbleton Park, the home of Darlington Farmers Mart,  exploring current industry issues.

Ringside round-up of all the action from the livestock exhibits at this year’s Balmoral Show.