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A major focus on improving udder health and milking parlour performance at a Welsh dairy farm has reduced herd somatic cell count to under 100,000 cells/ml for the first time in 15 years. Debbie James reports.

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to sell 100 per cent slower-reared and RSPCA-Assured fresh chicken across its UK stores. 

Milking 10 times in seven days otherwise known as 10 in seven, is becoming a popular option for farmers wanting to reduce labour and improve their work-life balance, but how does it work in practice? Ruth Wills finds out.

As UK farmers look to steer their way through volatile times, many are reverting to the mixed farming style of previous generations to safeguard their businesses and help the country become more self-sufficient. Emily A

The Brown Swiss and the Holstein are milked in equal numbers on a small family farm in North Yorkshire and the two breeds complement each other perfectly, according to producer, Emily Bradley. Wendy Short reports.

Pilgrim’s UK could close its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites and shift to a four-day week at its Ashton Plant as part of its business recovery plans

Pilgrims UK could close its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites and shift to a four-day week at its Ashton Plant as part of its business recovery plans

Trade peaked at 52,000 with a record average of 999.39, up 29.30 on the year and an 81.12 per cent clearance rate for the 3626 rams sold at Kelso, achieving a turnover of 3,623,799.

The main National Sheep Association Wales and Border ram sale will now take place on Monday, September 26 at the Royal Welsh Showground.