Livestock

RETAILERS have been urged to follow Sainsbury’s lead and offer support to their pig farmers or face losing their supply of British pork.

RETAILERS have been urged to follow Sainsburys lead and offer support to their pig farmers or face losing their supply of British pork.

The retailer has announced a support package for farmers following a call for supermarkets to step up

THE 2022 Royal Highland and Agricultural Society Show presidential team has unveiled its initiative for this year’s Royal Highland Show.

A new breed record average for Charolais bulls was set at Stirling’s May bull sale, with averages mixed across other breeds.

The cooperative has announced a 2ppl increase from June 1

With the industry looking for alternatives to soya in animal feed, Cedric Porter takes a look at the potential for insects as feed and food in the UK

The NFU poultry team is embarking on a 130-mile egg and spoon relay in memory of former board member and Poultry Industry Programme (PIP) chair Patrick Joice.

THE wool from Blackface sheep could make a comeback as clothing material if a new initiative gains traction.

With major changes ahead in the red meat industry in Scotland, Ewan Pate spoke to Sarah Millar as she begins her new role as chief executive at Quality Meat Scotland