Livestock

The UK maize crop is running ahead of the seasonal average in terms of accumulated heat units, raising the prospect of a potentially early autumn harvest in many regions

The virus was detected in three wild boar piglets found dead

Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA).

North Devon sheep farmer issues plea to help others protect their flocks as English case figure tops 80

An internal audit was looking at bTB compensation paid out to farmers in the last six years

On a traditional Welsh upland mixed farm, the Beltex breed has become an integral part of the sheep enterprise, proving both its versatility and value. Ellie Layton reports.

The European Commission has announced that Brazil will be removed from the list of countries permitted to export certain beef products to the EU from September

Amongst the competitions at the NSA Sheep event, it was the next generation that shone the brightest

Beef cattle farming is a second career for David Best, who finishes Ruby Red Devon cattle from a small herd on the Pembrokeshire coast

Old Mill and Farm Consultancy Group report a fall in profit for UK dairy farms in 2026/27