Shows & Sales

In the pig rings, the Large Black sow, Addison Golden Harvest 4, continued its winning ways when taking the female and inter-breed pig title

There were 48 breeds of sheep in front of judge, John Sinnett, Cumbria, for the supreme championship

The Holstein champion took top honours in dairy rings at this year's Great Yorkshire Show, followed closely by the Dairy Shorthorn champion

Farmers Guardian head of livestock Angela Calvert on spending time at the Great Yorkshire Show

Catch up with what's been happing in the marts this week including sales from Bentham, Worcester, Thame and Penrith

There was a strong trade at the Farmers Guardian supported Great Annual July Fair at Exeter where almost 4,000 Suffolk cross shearlings went under the hammer to average £304 with the best selling from £305-£320 and the next £285-£298

Early breeding sheep sales, dairy sales and an improved beef market indicate that there is underlying confidence in the livestock sector. Farmers Guardian’s head of livestock highlights some recent sales

Catch up with reports from recent livestock auctions including Borderway, Gisburn, Skipton, Cockermouth and online

Farmers on Exmoor can now more easily access health care without going to a doctor’s surgery, thanks to new health hub at a livestock market