Livestock

A passion for Blackface sheep has helped Richard Carruthers build a thriving livestock business on a Buccleuch Estate farm. Lynsey Clark reports

Farmers warned the low risk so far does not rule out a potential outbreak.

A Shropshire-based breeder started his journey with the Beltex breed by using it for commercial purposes, but over recent years has developed his stock into a successful pedigree flock. Ellie Layton reports.

Shearing experts stressed the value of overseas shearers for the UK flock.

Eight breed societies have joined forces to pave the way for traditional breeds in the future of the sheep industry.

At this years NSA Sheep event, AHDB's Awal Fuseini urged farmers not to overlook Halal market opportunities.

Showing sheep was the gateway into farming for a young farmer, leading him to a share farming venture. Ellie Layton finds out more.

The Stainthorpe family are focused on figures to help drive their pedigree Hampshire Down flock forward, while producing the best example of the breed

Muller dairy farmers, who meet the conditions for Müller Advantage will receive a milk price of 40.25ppl from September 1

A new report demonstrates the UK sheep industry's positive role in sustainable agriculture and to identify what more can be done to progress the sector's environmental credentials