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OPINION: Maybe we need to have more of a 'why not' attitude

Livestock

OPINION: Maybe we need to have more of a 'why not' attitude

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, looks at adopting a 'why not' attitude on the farm

clock 01 July 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Every day is a school day in farming

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Opinion: Every day is a school day in farming

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, talks about learning new things in farming and visits a young sheep breeder ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show

clock 30 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Cancelling livestock sales amid heatwave is just another example of our industry doing what it does best

Livestock

Opinion: Cancelling livestock sales amid heatwave is just another example of our industry doing what it does best

Livestock Reporter Katie Fallon talks animal welfare amid extreme weather warnings

clock 23 June 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: My sheepdog handling skills leave abit to be desired

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Opinion: My sheepdog handling skills leave abit to be desired

Livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks forward to the World Sheepdog trials set to be held in the Scottish Borders, after the programme was unveiled at the Royal Highland Show

clock 22 June 2026 • 2 min read
Farming Matters – Christopher Price: "These breeds are national assets which also require national action"

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Farming Matters – Christopher Price: "These breeds are national assets which also require national action"

Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price on the latest additions to the most urgent priority watchlist category and what needs to be done to improve the outlook for rare breeds

clock 20 June 2026 • 4 min read
Opinion: Us farming folk do tend to enjoy a country tune

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Opinion: Us farming folk do tend to enjoy a country tune

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon on country music concerts and the importance of stepping away from the farm

clock 17 June 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: The science is there, so at what point will bTB stop being a political debate?

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Opinion: The science is there, so at what point will bTB stop being a political debate?

Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton on the new bovine TB eradication strategy for England

clock 15 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

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Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, discusses her belated birthday surprise and the need for retailers to collaborate with farmers on big decisions

clock 09 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: "Time away from the farm doesn't need to be time away from the industry"

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Opinion: "Time away from the farm doesn't need to be time away from the industry"

Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton on the value of taking time off from farming in whatever form it takes

clock 08 June 2026 • 3 min read
Opinion: We are in safe hands with the next generation of auctioneers

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Opinion: We are in safe hands with the next generation of auctioneers

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, reflects on the role of auction marts and a bright future for auctioneering

clock 02 June 2026 • 1 min read