Livestock

Recently, Dad and I took a now very rare trip to Gisburn Auction Mart. As the business has grown over the years, we have headed down dealing with more direct contracts, so no longer get out to marts as much.

Farm groups have blasted campaigners who have launched a legal challenge against the Government, claiming it has failed to act quickly enough to cut emissions from livestock and dairy.

With the cost of living crisis hitting households across the UK, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on consumer spending.

The recent rain has been very welcome here, as I am sure it has for most of the country.

A young Cumbrian hill farmer is using advanced breeding technology to accelerate the genetic gain in his flock and become a top producer of Bluefaced Leicesters. Farmers Guardian reports.

Jersey breeder, Holger Hedelund Poulsen, is aiming to build a sustainable and self-sufficient business against a backdrop of a changing dairy industry. Chris McCullough reports.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

North Country Cheviot and commercial sheep breeder Bob King and family have long been turning out quality breeding stock for commercial markets.

The Blue Texel is proving itself as a multi-functional breed for the Coles family, producing quality breeding stock alongside commercial finishing animals.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.