Livestock

As input costs continue to soar ahead of rising prices, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on the pork sector.

At the Farmers Guardian supported spring show and sale of pedigree Herefords at Shrewsbury bids reached 11,000gns for the bull, Rempstone 1 Virus N598, while a new record average for the 27 bulls of 4,404 was achieved.

There are various options available to grow a good quality maize crop while still meeting environmental goals. Farmers Guardian reports.

With escalating fertiliser costs and the prospect of tight feed ingredient markets next winter, the importance of maximising feed output from your own resources will remain a priority for dairy farmers. Farmers Guardian reports.

Children from five primary schools in Sussex and Surrey have taken part in a new local scheme designed to encourage greater understanding of farming.

Research carried out by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, University of Missouri and Teagasc has discovered the possibility of developing a diagnostic test for the early detection of bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

The retailer emphasised there would be no impact on producer prices but the drop comes as the other major retailers increase prices on the back of surging production costs

Easter and the Islamic festivals have provided a boost to both prime lamb and cull sheep prices across the UK.

A portable ‘black box’, which can be used by farmers, vets and semen-processing laboratories to determine the quality of semen within minutes has been developed.

Dairy-Tech once again took place at Stoneleigh Park where visitors were able to view new technology and discuss the issues having an impact on the industry currently. Katie Jones, Ellie Layton, Toby Whatley and Jonathan Wheeler report.