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NSA calls for engagement in consultation to reflect reality of commercial sheep farming
Livestock

NSA calls for engagement in consultation to reflect reality of commercial sheep farming

Ellie Layton
clock 20 January 2026 • 2 min read
ORFC: The magic of trees for livestock
Livestock

ORFC: The magic of trees for livestock

Mia Willemsen
clock 20 January 2026 • 2 min read
Industry profile - Magnus Brown: "One of our industry's biggest strengths is that there is no single route in"
Livestock

Industry profile - Magnus Brown: "One of our industry's biggest strengths is that there is no single route in"

Ellie Layton
clock 17 January 2026 • 5 min read
How improved poultry genetics are boosting food security in Kenya
Livestock

How improved poultry genetics are boosting food security in Kenya

Katie Fallon
clock 12 January 2026 • 4 min read
Livestock Features
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Goldies Charolais herd looking ahead to Stirling bull sales
Livestock

Goldies Charolais herd looking ahead to Stirling bull sales

Hamish Goldie has known Charolais all his life. His father Jim was one of the first to import them into the UK in 1969 and he now runs his own successful Goldies herd at South Bowerhouses, Dumfries

clock 23 January 2026 • 8 min read
Perthshire sheep farmers add value with Beltex wool and natural yarn business
Livestock

Perthshire sheep farmers add value with Beltex wool and natural yarn business

Few Beltex breeders see their sheep as other than a carcase and terminal sire breed, but one farming couple in Perthshire believe Beltex wool has a value worth exploiting

clock 19 January 2026 • 4 min read
The smallholder farmer: The backbone of the Kenyan dairy sector
Dairy

The smallholder farmer: The backbone of the Kenyan dairy sector

Kenya was host to this year's International Federation of Agricultural Journalists World Congress, where Katie Fallon gained an insight into the country's dairy sector

clock 16 January 2026 • 7 min read
Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm
Farm Life

Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm

Pedigree cattle breeding is a passion for the Hodge family, who believe their mixed farming system is key to their business success

clock 15 January 2026 • 7 min read
"Even if we go without rain for the next 10 years, we are okay," – Lessons in water efficiency from a vertical fish farm in Kenya
Livestock

"Even if we go without rain for the next 10 years, we are okay," – Lessons in water efficiency from a vertical fish farm in Kenya

From recycled rainwater to nutrient-rich fertiliser, a vertical fish farm in the semi-arid region of Kenya is rewriting the rules and showcasing sustainability

clock 12 January 2026 • 4 min read
Young Welsh farmer finds success with Hampshire Downs on rented ground
Livestock

Young Welsh farmer finds success with Hampshire Downs on rented ground

One Welsh shepherd believes that the Hampshire Down breed should not be overlooked, possessing qualities for consistent lamb production

clock 07 January 2026 • 5 min read
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