livestock

Moredun Research Institue has identified animal health as key area of focus which could help the industry in reducing methane production from ruminant livestock

In this festive special, Emily Ashworth speaks to Kaleb Cooper about showcasing the industry at its best, the price of food and, of course, Christmas in the Cooper house

David Morley, of H&H Land and Estates said with a dwindling Basic Payment Scheme and no means of making up this lost income, it was farmers who have demonstrated a ‘long-term commitment to delivering environmental enhancement who are being unfairly penalised'

Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme deadline is December 31 2024

UFU said it has been told by Northern Ireland's Chief Veterinary Officer that the current bTB strategy review was still in ‘draft form' and had not yet undergone scrutiny by policy developers

Fluctuations in mineral supply and antagonists within crops can affect the availability of minerals in outwintering and grazing systems

Zanna Dennis looks ahead to 2025

Prof Magowan from British Society of Animal Science said the push back from society has highlighted the need for the supply chain to be on the front foot of communication, with the fact that approved feed additives have passed thorough safety testing and are needed to maximise the reduction in the carbon foot print of meat and milk

Keeping copies of seed invoices and photographic evidence of field operations is advised when establishing herbal leys under Government schemes

This week's weather insight by Dr Simon Keeling