pedigree livestock

There is no stopping Emma Smith, who has a passion for encouraging the next generation in to farming. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

The Brogden family have had their fair share of success in the sale ring, and with breeding sales just a few months away, Katie Fallon learns what is involved in sale day preparations and why bloodlines are just as important as looks

Holstein champion Damm Tatoo Sallie from Martin and Cyrill Millar, Coleraine, Londonderry took home the dairy inter-breed championship.

Longwool champion, a North Country Cheviot ewe from Jack Smyth and William Rankin, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone, took home the sheep inter-breed sash.