animal welfare

Writing from his family’s farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on what agricultural shows have taught him about the farming community

Consumers take to social media to question move which aims to cut carbon footprint

After receiving an unusual letter from the RSPCA regarding sheep worrying, the Buckfastleigh farmer had to explain that his sheepdog was in fact not causing distress to his own sheep

With the number of people heading outdoors set to increase over the summer months, the Scottish SPCA is urging the public to act responsibly and adhere to leave no trace, warning littering is a key driver for trapped wildlife

Farmers cannot afford to take months off work, but many have no choice following an incident with livestock. These can be prevented and Luke Stark, HSQE consultant and owner of EOS HSQE Consultancy shares how

The buildings, set to be the size of a supermarket, have been rejected by over a thousand people for reasons such as animal cruelty

Officers discovered animals kept in unacceptable conditions on the farm in Liskeard back in 2024 with no change during a 2025 visit despite the farmer receiving advice

Visitors to the British Pig and Poultry Fair at the NEC Birmingham heard how the poultry sector was growing by roughly 4-5% each year, but changes to stocking density meant more production capacity was needed

More than 1,000 new sheds need to be built to keep up with demand, says union