Livestock

Maximising the genetic potential of the modern hybrid laying bird can increase the egg production cycle. Ellie Layton reports.

The Government has been urged to publish an analysis of the risks its trade deal with New Zealand pose to food security.

Police are appealing for information after a sheep was found killed and another left for dead after being shot with a crossbow on Deeside in North Wales.

Shearing teams from across the globe have been encouraged to apply for the 2023 Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships.

Lamb and butter are the first casualties of the cost of living crisis in the meat and dairy market, as consumers switch to cheaper options.

A co-ordinated, structured approach is helping farmer members of a vet-led herd health group to improve calf health and reduce antibiotic use.

The NFU has issued a reminder to farmers that a number of livestock systems will be unavailable during the first weekend of November.

Industry chiefs have warned there could be 50 per cent fewer turkeys available this Christmas as the sector battles the largest ever outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI). By Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate.

Entries were up on the year at the All Britain All Breeds Calf Show held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

No let up in high fertiliser prices can be expected this year or next, as growers around the world compete for depleted supplies.