Livestock

Hereford bulls met a 6,200gns high to average 4,347, with a clearance rate of 71 per cent.

Limousins peaked at 14,000gns at Stirling bull sales to average 5,749, down 162 on 2021, although clearance rates were up at 90 per cent.

A top bid of 38,000gns led the Aberdeen-Angus bidding at the first round of February bull sales at Stirling, with ten bulls in total making six figure sums to average 6,533 and a clearance rate of 74

Beef shorthorn bulls sold to a high of 25,000gns to average 5,743 which was less 384 on last year, with a 71 per cent clearance rate. Heifers averaged 2,879, less 150 on last year.

Browns chief executive Wayne Godfrey said the acquisition demonstrated its commitment to a sustainable Scottish pig industry

As cattle prices ease back at the start of 2022, Cedric Porter takes a look ahead to what the year might hold for the beef market

A new project is hoped to put Welsh wool on the map by offering innovative solutions to challenges facing the supply chain and adding value to the versatile fibre.

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.

A desire for more information on food provenance, sustainability and health could open up new opportunities for British red meat in the food service sector.

Paul and Becky Fenton, dairy farming tenants of Cheshire County Council, have realised their dream of buying their own farm.