British Limousin Cattle Society

Jim Bloom, who has died aged 91, spent a lifetime in the livestock, food and farming industry

The bull sales have become a leading factor in Ian and Andrew Nimmo’s livestock business, selling around 35 pedigree Limousin bulls a year through the ring

Sunshine and a pleasant breeze made for perfect conditions at Hope Show, where more than 650 sheep and a strong cattle entry competed for the coveted titles

Producing top quality stock as well as first class forage are key to the success of the Cooke family’s Monmouthshire farm.

More than 8,000 entries flocked to the livestock lines at this year's show from across the UK, met with a high standard and hot competition.

A big crowd attended the Suffolk Show, with some quality livestock on display

There was a roaring trade for all breeds of pedigree bulls with averages up across the board

Charolais dominated the May multi-breed bull sale at Stirling with a 90% clearance and a top price of 30,000gns, a record price for the event

The British Limousin Cattle Society sale at Carlisle topped at 45,000gns for the reserve senior champion, Ampertaine Upfront

Limousin sisters claimed top prices at the on-farm sale held in Randlestown, Northern Ireland