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Beef Shorthorn bulls met a high of 21,000gns in the first Stirling February showcase. With 47 bulls sold and a clearance rate of 66 per cent, the trade averaged £7,491, up £1,794 on the year

An integrated health microchip for cows could be available within the next 12 months

Addressing the impacts of climate change is key for the Co-Op, said its agriculture manage, Joseph Keating speaking at the British Cattle Breeders conference

Dairy farmer Rory Christie, from Dourie Farming Co in South-West Scotland, and three other farmers are involved in an SRUC-led project, which is aiming to create the first cross breeding genomic index

Scientists, policy makes and all those involved in the food system should be ‘extremely wary' of food consumption guidelines that are not rigorous and transparent in their evidence

Drought has hit cattle numbers on US farms

Detective constable David Hall of the North Wales Police Economic Crime Unit said the actions of the defendants could have ‘far-reaching consequences' due to traceability issues

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

The King - a champion of farmers and rural communities - said he remains positive about a return to public facing duties and hopes he can help others around the world facing cancer

Industry says lack of scientific evidence behind hen welfare plan