Livestock

Independent butchers’ shops have seen increased footfall during the pandemic

Establishing a sustainable farming business at just 24 years old is certainly an impressive achievement and one which Aberdeenshire young farmer, William Law, has taken in his stride over the past three years. Katrina Macarth

Industry chiefs have warned export issues are ‘not teething problems’

Although calving is in full swing, thoughts will soon turn to calving 2022 with many new stock bulls bought in preparation. Knowing the myostatin status of a potential purchase is important as veterinary surgeon, Kaz Strychar

Setting up a beef enterprise to finish black and white bulls for Buitelaar Group has given Aidan Taylor the opportunity to return to work on the family farm in Lincolnshire.

Tuesday’s sale of Devon cattle at Sedgemoor saw a top call of 6,200gns for Knowstone Ferdinand 4 from father and son, John and Richard Stanbury, South Molton.

THE multibreed pedigree sale at Melton Mowbray included the Lincoln Red Cattle Society’s premier spring show and sale which provided the day’s top price of 8,000gns.

Farmers Guardian caught up with Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price who offers smallholders some tips on making a brand new venture pay financially.

Wool from Jessica Cross’ 50-strong flock of Southdown sheep is now the basis of a growing business making high quality bedding. Jonathan Wheeler finds out more.

Keeping pigs, like any livestock, is a satisfying experience, but there are a number of things to consider before taking the plunge