Livestock

UFU president William Irvine said the union is 'appalled' by the actions of some within the farming community

Advances in the use of reproductive technology within the UK sheep sector was one of the topics up for discussion at the Sheep Breeders Round Table held at Castle Donington. Angela Calvert reports

An FAI Farms project sponsored by McDonald’s UK and Ireland has seen positive results within their commercial suckler herd following the switch to adaptive multi-paddock grazing

When John Bailey and Heather Benbow sold their vet practice, they embarked on a lifestyle change that saw them become farmers for the first time. Tom Hunt finds out more

Scottish Government said further investigations to identify the origin of the disease are ongoing

Farmers are encouraged to complete the survey, which can be found on the NSA website .The deadline for the survey is February 21 2025

The World Organisation for Animal Health has ruled that the UK is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza

UFU said the delay to the Suckler Cow Scheme will not suit farmers who are spring calving

A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'

It said the decision was a reflection of the 'reality' of the livestock industry right now with 'reducing stock numbers nationally' and the 'increasing financial pressures on the agricultural industry'