Livestock

With a passion for learning, African farmer Baker Bakashaba has grown his farming business and taken to social media to learn and share information with farmers from other countries. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

In the words of Bon Jovi, we’re half way there. In previous years we have lambed over four months, but thankfully this year, for multifactorial reasons, lambing season is only two months.

With finished lamb prices currently trending up on this time last year, UK sheep producers are being encouraged to protect valuable young lambs from preventable disease threats this summer

Taking account of field conditions ahead of silage-making is vital in order to maximise quality.

The Solway View herd dominated the Border British Blue Clubs show and sale at Carlisle reaching new heights

The UK Health Security Agency has reassured the public that avian influenza does not spread easily to people after the cases were found

Farmers have raised concerns over the potential of Right to Roam policy being introduced in England after having to euthanise two pregnant cows following a dog attack.

The fell pony has always been a key part of the Lake District's heritage, but with their future at risk, recognising their contribution to the uplands is more important than ever.

A sheep was killed in a dog attack at a South Yorkshire beauty spot over the Coronation weekend following a warning from police after an attack on May 1. By Chris Brayford