Livestock

Fears the EU could place further restrictions on UK produce following the Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been raised by the British Veterinary Association.

A Yorkshire suckler beef farmer has increased his weaning percentage by 5 per cent by focusing on dry cow nutrition and its impact on colostrum quality.

Optimising cow condition through correct nutrition was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by trace element specialist Agrimin.

Livestock rustling in the UK has fallen for the second year running in 2021, but fears are growing that rising prices could see a new wave of thefts.

Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade at the Diamond Delights sale at J36, peaking at 8,000gns.

For John Kerr changes made to improve the carbon footprint of his dairy farming business have achieved their initial goal, and also led to greater efficiencies. Lynsey Clark reports.

There is no doubt climate change is real and we have to reduce, halt and reverse it while at the same time feeding a growing population, which is a huge challenge.

There is widespread misunderstanding about the impact methane has on global warming and UK farmers need guidance to help them reach climate goals, according to Myles Allen, professor of geosystem science and head of the clima

There is widespread misunderstanding about the impact methane has on global warming and UK farmers need guidance to help them reach climate goals, according to Myles Allen, professor of geosystem science and head of the clima