Livestock

A young Monmouthshire couple are the first generation in the family to introduce sheep into the farming system and have not been shy of success since they started. Ellie Layton reports.

After eight months together, a couple decided it was sink or swim as they took on a contract farming agreement in Northumberland

Following last year's battle with bluetongue, the Royal Welsh Show livestock lines have bounced back, with entries increasing across the board.

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon writes about busy times on the farm and in the office

Better storage, cleaner yards and timely nutrient use can help farmers cut costs, protect soils and reduce pressure when wet weather arrives.

Livestock specialist Ellie Layton, talks about heading out on farm to visit the farmers that are willing to share their systems.

In the last 10 years, producers and vets have 'steadily' shifted their focus towards ‘improving herd health, tightening biosecurity and refining management practices'.

For one fifth-generation farming business, success has not come from radically reinventing the wheel, but sticking to the core principles of mixed farming

Young Teeswater breeder Amy Pattison heads back to Harrogate, with hopes to once again shine a spotlight on rare breeds at the Great Yorkshire Show

A look back through the archives for advice on preparing cattle for the showring