livestock features

Producing Jersey cows which combine show-ring quality with the ability to perform in a commercial grazing system is fundamental to the breeding policy of the Cornwall-based Quintrell herd

From day one, Hamish and Margaret Sclater had a clear ambition to breed the best Aberdeen-Angus herd they could, one which was functional in the field and successful in the show ring

Cumbrian dairy farmer Thomas Moscrop heads to this year's Dairy Show with an eye for dairy character and strong feet and legs – qualities he also breeds for at home

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.