Livestock

When it comes to fertility within a herd, the main focus tends to be on the fertility and health status of the cow, but it is important not to ignore the bull.

Claims against agriculture’s contribution to climate change need a rethink, according to air quality expert Prof Frank Mitloehner.

Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) were using sustainability as a driver for sales around the world after research revealed Wales was one of the most sustainable places to produce red meat in the world

As winter draws to an end Tom and Jimmy Stobart hope their efforts to restore health and resilience to the soil mean their land will support a relatively early turnout. Ann Hardy reports.

Making the most of genetic progress in a dairy herd seems a no-brainer, but should be weighed up against benefits that come with cows in their fourth and fifth lactations.

Learning from the past to focus on the future was the theme for the British Cattle Breeders Club conference, held online this year, with climate change high on the agenda.

A new world record for a sheep dog of 27,100 or 28,455 when including the buyer’s premium, was set at the online auction hosted by Farmers Marts (R.G. Jones), which had an 80 per cent clearance rate.

Online news and media company LADbible has come under fire for sharing videos of ’naughty’ dogs chasing livestock.

The environmental impact of farming is a hot topic at the moment and one of the main bugbears is the use of soya in animal feed, which is becoming a growing concern for consumers and retailers. Lynsey Clark reports.

The Prime Minister’s fianc and animal rights activist, Carrie Symonds, is said to wield significant power in Number 10. But should farmers be worried? Abi Kay reports.