Livestock

THE store cattle sale at Pateley Bridge included the show and sale of show potential cattle which had a record entry 17 haltered calves.

The UK Government in England is lagging behind its Welsh and Scottish counterparts with its ‘complex’ farm carbon methodology, sparking calls for investment to improve the framework.

TEN years on from the first Borderway UK Dairy Expo, it returns this year with a number of new additions to the programme including a series of seminars.

Growing maize instead of underproductive grass could help farmers improve forage output per hectare and, in doing so, boost profitability and survivability.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

Tight numbers and strong prices for finished cattle has supported the store trade

UK Government talks on an Expanded Trade Partnership (ETP) with Brazil have been put on ice after Ministers refused to discuss beef.

The Beltex Sheep Society has appointed Cumbria-based Pedigree Livestock Services run by Andy Ryder to take on the administrative roles for the breed Society.

Leading a small entry at the North Wales Show Potential sale at Ruthin at 5,800 was a Charolais cross heifer bred by Gary Jones and family, Betws y Coed.