Livestock

For sheep farmer, Edward Adamson, the Dutch Spotted breed is adding value to his sheep flock through strong demand for lambs and breeding stock. Chris McCullough reports.

The Scottish and Welsh Governments are giving their farmers more time to prepare for big policy changes than Defra in England. It is small, family farmers who will pay the price for this rush to abolish direct support, says Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.

Defra Secretary George Eustice’s claim that the sheep sector may not need no-deal support is a travesty, says Ceredigion Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake.

As AHDB outlined its strategy for the next five years, Hannah Binns gauged the reaction from levy payers across England.

Farm shops and local producers will be the destination for 40 per cent of consumers this Christmas, with trust in the farming sector rocketing throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Another food and drink sector which has been struggling is food exports. Cedric Porter reports.

A new £1.5 million campaign to extol the health benefits of red meat and dairy as part of a healthy, balanced diet has been launched by AHDB. Olivia Midgley reports.

Herbal leys are a popular option for livestock farmers because of their associated benefits in animal health, reduction in fertiliser costs, soil health and grazing improvements. But are they worth the price tag which comes w

From January 1, 2021, dairy farmers selling their milk to Arla could see an increased number of calves on their farmers due to the co-operative’s new calf policy. Katie Jones looks at research into temporary calf