Livestock

Philip Close and his daughter Heather are still on a learning curve as they fine-tune their minimum-input suckler herd in Ayrshire, where priority is given to soil function and extended rest periods for the grazing

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) have highlighted the opportunities in the industry with demand for Scottish produce

British Wool have urged people to send in their wool this year with a much improved trade

A familiar face on Welsh television screens, Alun Elidyr, is well known for his role as a Ffermio presenter following a career in acting, but also as a hill farmer in the Snowdonia National Park. Ellie Layton reports.

Latest government figures show herd incidences in Wales are at their lowest level since December 2006

Cutting silage regularly can boost forage quality, improve milk production from forage and increase energy yield per hectare

Livestock Reporter Katie Fallon talks animal welfare amid extreme weather warnings

A record-breaking heatwave is expected to hit parts of the UK this week, with livestock markets already cancelling sales and temperatures approaching 40degC, here is some essential advice for keeping your livestock safe

Livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks forward to the World Sheepdog trials set to be held in the Scottish Borders, after the programme was unveiled at the Royal Highland Show

Feeding a total mixed ration to sheep based partly on home-grown beans has helped cut costs, improve animal health and meet sustainability goals on Myerscough College farms