Livestock

A sub-group of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) is pushing for a ‘just transition’ away from livestock farming across the globe.

Charolais bulls topped at 9,500gns to average 5,615, up 370 on last year with a clearance rate of 58 per cent.

A new Stirling May sale average of 5,345, up 510 up on last year, was set for Simmental bulls which peaked at 9,500gns for a 81 per cent clearance rate.

Beef Shorthorn led the bidding at 10,000gns at Stirling’s multi-breed sale on Monday.

Industry leaders have warned the Northern Ireland protocol risks undermining the UKs food traceability.

Industry leaders have warned the Northern Ireland protocol risks ‘undermining’ the UK’s food traceability.

THE spring sale of Jerseys at Skipton saw a top bid of 5,250 for Bluegrass Tequilas Merry Jane.

The inaugural sale of pedigree female sheep at Worcester saw the Dutch Spotted breed dominate the day’s trade with a top price of 4,900gns for a ewe with a pair of lambs at foot.

The Aberdeen Angus brand has been key to adding value for beef farmers

With lamb prices remaining about 50 per cent higher than the five year average despite recent declines, Alex Black takes a look at the lamb trade around the UK