Livestock

In 2022, the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway will be launched as part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI); the culmination of more than two years’ worth of research and co-design between farmers, vets and Defra specialists.

A top call of 5,350 was among a number of highlights at the Farmers Guardian supported sale of show potential calves at Brecon, where heifers set a thought to be record average of more than 2,700.

Farming unions have expressed concern that the Welsh Government’s latest TB consultation has failed to assess the impact its proposals will have on farm finances, cattle welfare and veterinary capacity. 

The UK’s sheep, beef and lamb sectors are poised to benefit from a new trade deal with China, after the Prime Minister made the decision to re-open high level talks with the country.

The latest results from Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) 2021 trials show very early maturity from the dent hybrid P7034 maize variety.

Harrison and Hetherington, UK Borderway Dairy Expo organiser has announced two new awards which will be presented to those exhibiting livestock at this years event.

Carmarthen auction mart is set to open its doors to farmers and the rural community early next month after being closed for a considerable amount of time. 

Limousins peaked at 38,000gns at the Carlisle spring bull sale to average 7,895, down 223 on 2021 with a clearance rate of 77 per cent.

Craigdarroch Zico from Graham and Son, Dumfriesshire set new record of 32,000gns at Castle Douglas.

Farming groups have reacted with anger following decisions to ban meat products from council and school menus.