Pork and gammon could be the winner from switches away from traditional turkey while those looking for showstoppers may look to beef and lamb joints
Instigating a worm control programme for young cattle can present a challenge if anthelmintic resistance issues are to be avoided. Wendy Short reports.
As a high yielding forage crop and a cheap source of energy, fodder beet is now a popular crop for outwintering. Ellie Layton reports.
Farmers have accused factories of short changing them by €6 million (£5.15m) per week
This years Welsh Winter Fair saw historic wins in the sheep rings, and record prices of 36,000 in the post-show sale of cattle and 800 in the pig shed.
A strong show of stock, made for a successful two days at Lanark Market for the Scottish National Fatstock Club’s annual LiveScot event.
With the rise in fertiliser costs along with increases in many other outlays, SAC fertiliser and grassland specialist Lorna Galloway said it was increasingly important to know your soil and get your timing right for applicati
The ability to look at your business and ensure it is in the best position to deal with challenges of opportunities was the focus of a Backing Beef event at Oatridge College, West Lothian. Lynsey Clark reports.
Nine farms across Scotland are set to join the Monitor Farm programme for 2022 to 2026.
Bumper entries were seen across all livestock sections at this years English Winter Fair, including a 30 per cent rise in the carcase hall. Ellie Layton reports.