Brandane Kirsty, a five-year-old Simmental cow, was awarded the supreme beef championship at Suffolk Show, giving Marcus Searle, Kenninghall, his first inter-breed win

Thirteen years ago, Helen Parr and Daniel Fabb did not own any cattle or have land to keep them on. But now, thousands of their pedigree polled Hereford progeny are siring cattle in dairy and suckler cow herds across the world. Sara Gregson reports

Whitby flock dominates premier sale

A crowded ringside saw 400 steers, heifers and young bulls under the hammer in the Farmers Guardian supported store cattle show and sale at Gisburn

Reports and photos from livestock sales around the UK

There was an air of cautious optimism at the Pig and Poultry Fair, held at the NEC Birmingham for the first time, but industry leaders warned of many challenges ahead

Chris Norton, of dairy auctioneers Norton and Brooksbank, celebrated 50 years as an auctioneer by selling at the Whitecarr sale for the Cowell family, Preston

Reserve champion leads Aberdeen-Angus trade

Reports and photos from sheep, dairy and pedigree bull sales

Thrunton herd leads Charolais trade with home-bred bull