Livestock

A move to poultry proves key for young farmer in transforming family farm, with laying hens now at the core of the business. Sarah Todd reports.

Working conditions, working hours and a health and safety culture are the foundations to addressing the labour challenge across pig and poultry sectors

Feed contamination by mycotoxins is a growing and major challenge facing pig and poultry producers

There have been some recent personnel changes at the British Limousin Cattle Society, notably the chief executive and chair

Maedi visna poses a significant threat to sheep health and productivity in the UK and throughout most of the world

In a brand-new four-part video series, Next Generation Hill Farmers, over the next year Farmers Guardian will capture the lives of four next generation hill farmers and the challenges they face

The Corbett family and their pedigree cattle are no strangers to the show ring and, with the Royal Welsh on their doorstep, this show is a firm fixture on their showing calendar. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Resilience to drought and reduced fertiliser applications will be key traits for perennial rye grass varieties in 2050

NSA president Phil Stocker said: "We want to start that stability with continuity with the shadow team that has engaged so far with industry. A change of personnel into these roles will not be welcomed"