Livestock

Adult sheep slaughter continues to decline as lamb prices reach new highs

National Pig Association, chair Rob Mutimer, said increased activity from animal activists over the last 3 months was one of the ‘major issues' facing the pig sector right now, not only at farm level, but he said he was also alarmed by the increased number of processors which were being targeted

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm confirmed a number of visitors had reported feeling unwell after visiting the farm

Ease of management and good fleshing ability were two of the main attractions to the Simmental breed for the Pitt family, and 25 years later it is still ticking the boxes. Ellie Layton reports.

Optimal establishment of clover swards is key for farmers to experience the benefits of nitrogen fixation and improved productivity

Gordon Hickman, head of exotic disease control policy at Defra, said there could be a 'chance' of a vaccine for bluetongue by the Autumn but it would 'not be soon enough' for the current Spring and Summer season

Once conditions dry out, many farmers will start to think about over-seeding their pastures to improve health and productivity of grassland

The campaign group said members with pets, working dogs, equines, or other domestic animals have been reporting increasing concern about the veterinary market

The oldest flock of Charollais sheep, the Crogham flock of Jonathan and Carroll Barber, Wymondham, Norfolk, has been sold in a lock, stock and barrel sale

A wet autumn followed by a very wet spring means weeds are thriving and giving grassland farmers yet another problem to grapple with