Beef

With limited improved pasture, silage ground at the James Hutton Institute’s hill farm in Aberdeenshire has to ‘punch above its weight’, as Ewan Pate found out.

The UK beef suckler herd is set to contract by 10 per cent because of rising input costs and a lack of clarity from all Governments about future policy direction, an industry leader has warned.

With limited improved pasture, silage ground at the James Hutton Institutes hill farm in Aberdeenshire has to punch above its weight, as Ewan Pate found out.

AHDB’s Shape the Future vote has highlighted that among the livestock sectors levy payers believe promotion and protection of reputation and marketing are the main priorities going forward.

Speaking at the Hybu Cig Cymru conference, David Henig said the nature of the changes going on around the world meant every producer or exporter was facing existential challenges

Exhibitors from far and wide gathered for this year’s Stars of the Future Calf Show at Stirling.

A South Devon cattle breeder was at the head of the queue when genomic evaluation was offered for the first time by the breed society this autumn. Olliver Rounsevell believes that the increased selection accuracy will improve

Suckler calf weaning weights are an important measure of any suckler herd, to understand herd performance, output and profitability.

A common but often undiscussed problem in the calving pen is swollen navels on newborn calves. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Post-pandemic and the importance of hygiene and effective biosecurity measures to prevent disease has moved up the agenda. Farmers Guardian spotlights some practical tips on how to maximise health – for people and animals.