Livestock

After the lack of forage in many areas in 2025 due to the drought, this season could see increased interest in growing fodder beet on livestock farms

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has warned there could be an impact on red meat, poultry and input costs such as fertiliser

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has lead the first dedicated agricultural trade mission to the United States

Maize silage is a critical part of the beef ration at Shoby Priory Agriculture in Leicestershire, where close to 1,000 cattle are finished annually

BVA and NFU welcome decision following their campaign to continue veterinery training

Fines of £5,000 could be waiting for those who try to bring back personal food items like sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats or milk into the UK from countries with confirmed foot-and-mouth cases

January and February sheep prices have not repeated the record highs of early 2025, but they remain higher than in previous years.

Farming communities demonstrated strength and resilience to overcome the foot-and-mouth crisis and its aftermath. But have lessons been learnt 25 years on?

UK Chief Vet says farmers must be extra vigilant as warnings stepped up at tourist points

The year has got off to a weaker tone in the British beef market, but there is still room for optimism among producers