NFU president said exports were an important part of keeping the domestic market ‘honest'
The report found that too often the experience of farmers, landowners and gamekeepers was 'ignored or overlooked' by government and its agencies.
Bird keepers urged to remain vigilant as protection zone placed around Northumberland poultry premises
United Auctions sold 29 Aberdeen-Angus bulls through the ring to average £7,872, up £216/head on the year
The 71 Simmental bulls which went under the hammer achieved an average of £11,025, down £45 on the year
Tom Bradshaw said he had not been told of any changes and did not want to 'overinflate expectations'
Buyers and sellers returned ringside for the October Stirling Bull Sales event, with a selective trade met across the breeds
National Insurance relief given to pensioners, including farmers, working past state pension age has risen by 43% to £1.2bn in the past six years
'Rusty', a steel bull created by a farmer after a heart condition forced him to step back from day-to-day farming, has sold for an impressive 27,000gns at Stirling