livestock features

The Hull family are focused on breeding durable and healthy cows, an approach that has not changed since they established the Fortland herd of Holsteins over 50 years ago

After finding his own way into agriculture, David Pittendreigh has made a name for himself as a Cheviot breeder. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Profitability and resilience were key drivers for Stuart Johnson, who was named Farm Carbon Toolkit’s 2023 Soil Farmer of the Year, when implementing a low-input system on the family farm in Northumberland

While arable might be the main focus on Sunderlandwick Estate, East Yorkshire, cattle play an important role in the enterprise.