Beef

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 14,500gns, averaging £7,333, down £133 on the year, for the 50 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Buyers, vendors and visitors returned to United Auctions for the first round of this year’s Stirling Bull Sales, with a strong trade achieved across all breeds

Mr Rainey said one of the society's priorities in 2025 was to roll out a new online herdbook system, Taurus

Since Arla's announcement that 30 farms would trial the feed additive to reduce emissions, farm businesses have faced questions from consumers

Providing in-calf cows and heifers with microminerals pre-calving is important for both cow and calf health

The Ludgate family runs a record-breaking pedigree Hereford herd alongside a wholesale meat business dating back to 1860

Scale, self-sufficiency and spreading risk are three elements of the beef business model that are key to the Dore family's success

As Jim Goldie prepares to judge the Simmental classes at Stirling Bull Sales, he reflects on the development of the Newbiemains herd and the changes within the breed

The retailer said the investment, worth nearly £1m, could see farmers directly 'rewarded' for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting nature on their farms

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value