Beef

Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue

A new Charolais female record as well as a breed centre record of 50,000gns was set by Gretnahouse Tequila at Carlisle

Following confirmation of a case of the bluetongue virus new emerging strain (BTV-3) in a single cow on a farm near Canterbury, Kent, a temporary 10km control zone (TCZ) has been instigated

It comes less than a year after the Chinese market reopened to Irish beef in January, following a three-year closure due to a previous BSE case

Cutting winter feed costs for their suckler cows has been made a priority by the Northumberland-based Sordy family. Wendy Short reports.

Councils aim to offset nutrient pollution in order for new homes to be built

Beef is rarely reared or eaten in Romania, but one demonstration farm in Transylvania is showing local farmers the many benefits of running a suckler herd. Sara Gregson joined a Pasture for Life study tour to learn more.

North-East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg said he wanted to see the UK import hormone-injected beef into the UK because it was 'delicious and cheap'

The Priorton herd of Red Devons is at the heart of the mixed farm, which has been run by the May family for over 100 years, and recently their genetics have been in demand from South American breeders. Ellie Layton reports.

A digital database could reduce admin and enhance safety, according to IAAS