Livestock

With input costs skyrocketing, looking at alternative home-grown protein sources could help bolster ruminant rations while reducing the reliance on purchased feeds. Farmers Guardian reports.

Exhibitors and spectators were back in force as this year’s Borderway UK Dairy Expo event got underway on what the shows tenth anniversary. Hannah Park and Katie Fallon report.

GPS theft has become an alarming trend across UK farms in recent years. Hannah Binns and Toby Whatley investigate what is fuelling the crime and how farmers and contractors can protect their equipment.

A new centre record of 9,500 was set at the show and sale of continental cross suckled calves at Carlisle.

Changes in agricultural policy mean there will be an increased focus on profitability. Andersons Business Consultants takes a look at the impact of inflation and cuts in support on farm businesses. Cedric Porter reports.

Levy payers have been urged to engage with AHDB’s Shape the Future campaign, with growing frustration in the number of sign ups as the deadline nears.

Ovine pulmonary carcinoma (OPA), often known as Jaagsiekte disease, remains one of the most challenging diseases affecting the sheep industry.

Kenyan-born Flavian came into farming almost by accident.

A coordinated, cross-border effort, supported by more legislative back-up, holds the key to eradicating sheep scab longer term, sheep industry delegates have said.

Interested in a career in agriculture but not sure which job role you will suit? Find out more about the 7 coolest jobs in agriculture. Danusia Osiowy reports.