Livestock

Maize growers have faced significant weather challenges this season and drilling dates were delayed on most farms, with some reported issues with pre-emergence herbicide treatments

A new grant for hen housing with a budget of more than £20 million is expected to open up for initial applications at the end of June

A smaller global beef herd is supporting beef prices across the world

Will Evans reckons the ‘perfect’ Kerry Hill has yet to be born and he is making it his mission to breed that animal. Debbie James reports

The last two years at the Royal Highland will be hard to beat for Ben Radley, having won the Charollais championship and the inter-breed sheep award in 2022, followed by the breed, reserve inter-breed and overall pairs titles in 2023. Lynsey Clark reports

Beef prices remain high despite a seasonal decline

Allan Jackson’s Royal Highland Show preparation probably begins earlier than most exhibitors – this year he has 28 cattle heading to Ingliston, between his own entries and those of his clients. Lynsey Clark finds out more

The Royal Highland Show has a well-deserved reputation for running smoothly and much of that is down to the dedication of an army of volunteer stewards.

Well-known cow man, David Hastings, will take to the centre of the ring at this year's Royal Highland show as inter-breed dairy judge

Alison Braddock, of SRUC Veterinary Services discusses the key considerations for protecting livestock from diseases