Livestock

Farmers are being urged to look out for hemlock water dropwort, a highly poisonous plant which poses a serious risk to livestock, particularly cattle and sheep

Matthew Probert, principal auctioneer at North West Auctions, discusses pride in the farming industry

All sectors of the economy and all walks of live are increasingly being influenced by AI systems, and livestock farming is no exception

Rob Rees, who manages Box Farm, on the River Severn in Gloucestershire, is working towards achieving a 100% Limousin suckler herd

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is proudly shining a light on Northern Ireland’s dedicated sheep farmers, ‘the resilient backbone’ of rural communities who produce premium lamb

Farming up to 1,300 feet above sea level is not stopping one Welsh farming family from running a sheep system akin to a lowland flock

Farming at the top of the Preseli Hills is no mean feat, but a strong breeding plan and a good workforce certainly make it easier

Robert and Becca Spink have built up a sizeable store sheep finishing enterprise through the acquisition of various rented grazing plots.

Having had a clear focus on breeding low maintenance flock replacements since his first pedigree purchases as a young man, Andrew Baillie has continued to concentrate on the commercial traits of the Beltex

Gradual diet changes, vitamin and mineral requirements and parasite controls are all key areas of consideration for optimal store lamb performance