22 June 2023
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1 min read
Declining cattle numbers pose the greatest threat to Scotland's beef sector, overshadowing every other issue the red meat industry faces. Ian Bently, Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers president,...
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Rob Rees, who manages Box Farm, on the River Severn in Gloucestershire, is working towards achieving a 100% Limousin suckler herd
01 September 2025
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8 min read
Farmers with suckler herds are continuing to face challenges despite higher prices this year, with Defra prime cattle slaughter figures pointing to a significant reduction of nearly 5% in Great Britain in the first half of 2025
18 August 2025
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2 min read
With the current high cattle prices, making the most of sucklers and keeping calving intervals tight is essential
14 August 2025
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4 min read
