Livestock

Farmers had sought an increase of €0.02 (£0.017) an egg for free-range and €0.01 (£0.087) an egg for barn-produced eggs

Some beef producers may be missing out a simple management tool that could save money and improve herd performance. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Defra urges farmers to maintain scrupulous biosecurity to keep disease at bay

Managing multiple farms and a commercial pheasant shoot is no mean feat, but teamwork is key to the Myers family’s success

The Scottish SPCA has warned dog owners there is no excuse for allowing pets to worry livestock, highlighting the serious physical and emotional toll it has on animals and people alike

The National Sheep Association said Scottish Government bluetongue policy prioritises safeguarding flock health

For the first time the NSA’s sheep worrying survey gathered data from the UK’s dog-owning public to better understand how to target trends and behaviours of those at risk of causing distress to livestock

AHDB has released its latest UK cereals supply and demand estimates

Standing and stagnant water are the main risk areas for dogs to contract lepto infections on-farm, with humans also at risk

With Ramadan over and Easter looming, the sheep market remains active, with latest prices up on a year ago.