Livestock

Producing quality store cattle is the focus for the Swinbank family, with the Limousin breed proving instrumental to their success

As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector

Regular reviews of hygiene protocols and procedures are advised on pig and poultry units to ensure optimal biosecurity

NFU livestock board chair David Barton said: "We are incredibly disappointed to hear that some farmers in the Restricted Zone are being unfairly penalised by having deductions taken from some processors in the supply chain"

Northern Ireland’s MV-free status could be under threat as a result of a proposal to withdraw DAERA funding to facilitate MV testing

Making use of the latest technology to maximise genetic progress is key to the success of the Blenkhorn family’s pedigree herd

Huntaways were able to compete for the first time in the UK at a working dog field day and trial, held in Wooler, Northumberland

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

The TB24c licence will authorise the general movement of bovine animals to a licensed slaughterhouse, allowing bTB-restricted keepers to send cattle either directly or through an approved bTB slaughter gathering to an approved slaughterhouse in England and Wales

Previous surveys by Quality Meat Scotland have never recorded a value above £100 million