suckler herd

Track losses to drive improvement: Lessons from a suckler cattle benchmarking group

Livestock

Track losses to drive improvement: Lessons from a suckler cattle benchmarking group

A vet-led benchmarking group in Northumberland has found the value of data in improving suckler herd performance

clock 27 July 2026 • 5 min read
The Northern Irish family achieving premium returns on a low-input, grass-based beef system

Livestock

The Northern Irish family achieving premium returns on a low-input, grass-based beef system

Beef cattle performance is closely monitored by the Turley family of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, where the suckler herd policy is shaped by bovine TB constraints and a low-cost approach

clock 11 May 2026 • 7 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Alys Beckett, 24, is from Wrexham in Wales. She is currently working as a primary school teacher alongside her obligations on the family farm

clock 25 February 2026 • 2 min read
Stabilisers fulfil dual role on North Yorkshire farm

Livestock

Stabilisers fulfil dual role on North Yorkshire farm

Beef production efficiency goes hand in hand with profitability and sustainability at Birdsall Estate

clock 19 November 2025 • 5 min read
Stability needed in beef sector

Livestock

Stability needed in beef sector

Against a backdrop of falling suckler cow numbers, Gavin Hill, senior beef specialist at SAC Consulting, discusses the outlook for the beef sector

clock 08 October 2025 • 6 min read
More than one reason why South Devons fit the bill

Beef

More than one reason why South Devons fit the bill

Since the millennium, South Devon females have been at the core of the commercial beef suckler herd run by Mike Powley at Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire

clock 29 May 2025 • 10 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I have had to construct H.M. suckler prison with sheep netting across the head rails of the pen to prevent future escapades"

In your field

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I have had to construct H.M. suckler prison with sheep netting across the head rails of the pen to prevent future escapades"

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

clock 06 April 2025 • 2 min read
Deadline fast approaching for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme

Politics

Deadline fast approaching for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme

Application deadline is December 31 2024

clock 20 December 2024 • 2 min read
Project sees AMP grazing reduce input costs and improve productivity

Livestock

Project sees AMP grazing reduce input costs and improve productivity

An FAI Farms project sponsored by McDonald’s UK and Ireland has seen positive results within their commercial suckler herd following the switch to adaptive multi-paddock grazing

clock 07 December 2024 • 5 min read
Ulster Farmers Union disappointed by Suckler Cow Scheme delay

Livestock

Ulster Farmers Union disappointed by Suckler Cow Scheme delay

UFU said the delay to the Suckler Cow Scheme will not suit farmers who are spring calving

clock 05 December 2024 • 3 min read