Livestock

Defra has rejected calls to apologise after three researchers hit out at Government criticism of a paper which claimed badger culls have had no effect in reducing incidence of TB in cattle.

Dutch Spotted sheep are a relatively new breed to the UK but are increasing in popularity. Ellie Layton speaks to Tom and Louise Nash who set up a pedigree flock four years ago.

An audience heard how scientists are pushing for more evidence around claims slamming red meat at NBA Beef Expo 2022.

Farmers attending this year’s National Beef Association (NBA)’s Beef Expo were left intimidated by balaclava-wearing protestors, who hurled ‘vulgar’ abuse and took part in ‘aggressive filming’.

Limousin cattle were first imported into the UK in 1971. Since then, the breed has had a huge impact on the British beef industry. Ellie Layton visits one of the oldest UK herds which is still going strong.

Poultry classes at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) have been cancelled due to the continued threat of Avian Influenza (AI).

The Queen succeeded to the throne on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. While agriculture has changed much in the 70 years that followed, fears about food security have remained.

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.