Livestock

Officials are warning poultry keepers to remain ‘vigilant’ following two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Wales and in Cornwall.

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden

Noble Foods | Poultry | Noble Foods has announced the closure of its first fully automated packing centre at Standlake, Oxfordshire.

As the warm weather continues so does the threat of blowfly strike, leaving flocks across the country vulnerable and at risk. Ellie Layton looks at how to reduce the risk.

The County Council farm system has been instrumental in helping young farmers Harry Knott and Grace Barwell secure their dream in running a dairy farm. Ellie Layton reports.

There was a tale of two trends at breeding sheep sales across UK auction marts as meteorological and economical challenges saw reluctance from some buyers.

The breed record for a Badger Face Welsh Mountain was smashed five times at Brecon.

Farmers are being reminded of the risk of botulism this season after soaring fertiliser prices led to an increase in the use of poultry litter on grass crops.

A target to reduce emissions from the Scottish beef sector by 75 per cent over the next eight years has come under fire, amid fears it will mean a cut in cow numbers.

Poultry producers in need of seasonal workers can now apply to the visa scheme after the Government revealed the names of the two official operators.