Events

Exhibitors and spectators were back in force as this year’s Borderway UK Dairy Expo event got underway on what the shows tenth anniversary. Hannah Park and Katie Fallon report.

Farming has a lot to offer potential new entrants, but lack of skills or knowledge can feel daunting to those thinking of an agricultural career. But ensuring the industry continues to attract talent is key.

Livestock and rural skills passed down through generations remain a cornerstone to maintaining working landscapes across the country.

There are currently more than 300,000 miles of hedgerows and 120,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK.

Managing the challenges associated with the steep slopes of landscapes such as Snowdon demand a particular set of skills which are often passed down between generations.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

THE NFU president has launched a scathing attack on the contradictory nature of Government policy, branding its handling of the pig crisis a ‘disgrace’ and a ‘disaster’ and demanding that it come up with a coherent plan that delivers for British farming.

Hereford bulls met a 6,200gns high to average 4,347, with a clearance rate of 71 per cent.

Limousins peaked at 14,000gns at Stirling bull sales to average 5,749, down 162 on 2021, although clearance rates were up at 90 per cent.