As Jim Goldie prepares to judge the Simmental classes at Stirling Bull Sales, he reflects on the development of the Newbiemains herd and the changes within the breed
Making the most of their location by installing vending machines selling milkshakes, ice cream and coffee, has enabled a dairy farming family to generate additional income streams
Catch up with what's been happening in the sale rings around the country this week
The sale of pedigree female sheep at Hawes also saw Swaledales sell to £2,600 for the first prize ewe and in-lamb Herdwicks to £1,200
Catch up with what has been happening at livestock sales this week
The Farmers Guardian supported Welsh Black Cattle Society show and sale at Dolgellau topped at 8,500gns for the reserve champion bull
Trade has been strong in the auction marts in both pedigree and commercial sectors
It was the overall champion, a ewe lamb from Messrs Lord's Hewgill flock, North Stainmore, which led the trade at 9,000gns at the Classy Ladies sale of crossing type Bluefaced Leicester females at Carlisle
Farmers Guardian takes a look at some of the highlights from sale rings across the UK
The reduction of the Duhonw flocks of pedigree sheep at Carlisle on behalf of Michael James and family, Builth Wells, topped at 10,000gns for Texels and Bluefaced Leicesters and 9,000gns for Badger Face Texels