Beef

Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of spreading bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

Turning out top-quality pedigree Charolais bulls has long been a passion for Richard McCornick at Barnbackle, but the commercial arm of the business is now in the spotlight as the farm becomes one of nine new Monitor Farms in

From 2025 UK cattle farmers could be required by the Government to feed their stock methane suppressants in a bid to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hit net zero by 2050.

Producing consistently for the commercial market has long been central to the Andrew family’s mixed farming business and looks set to continue, with the next generation having recently joined the partnership.

Work to achieve net zero targets is already ongoing, say sector representatives, as a new report identifies priority areas to do so.

This year will be one to remember for the Kirton family, as they celebrate 40 years of breeding pedigree Limousin cattle. Ellie Layton visited them to find out more.

The company is subject to an ongoing FSA National Food Crime Unit investigation over food fraud

Focusing on key areas helps to ensure youngstock maximise their full potential. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Providing a more accurate detection of lung consolidation, lung scanning proves to be a positive tool in detecting and managing pneumonia in calves.