British Simmental Cattle Society

Pedigree and commercial livestock were under the spotlight at Borderway Agri Expo held at Harrison and Hetherington's Carlisle mart

Promising young cattle from 10 breed sections will make their way to United Auctions’ Stirling Mart on Friday November 7 and Saturday November 8 for the 15th annual Stars of the Future show

Simmental bulls were a flying trade topping at 30,000gns with another record average of £11,070, up £3,636 on last year for 12 more bulls sold and with a with a clearance rate of 80%

Four generations of the Evans family have been involved with the Wroxall herd of pedigree Simmentals which was established in the 1960s

Ayrshire claims dairy supreme, Beltex takes top sheep honours and Welsh sow is inter-breed champion at South of England Show, Ardingly

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

Averages were up across all beef breeds at the Northern Spring show and sale at Thainstone

A demand-led change in focus has paid dividends for one Peak District Farm

An Essex family farming along the banks of the River Thames are working to stabilse their future