New data indicates that farmers are making savings by reducing calving intervals, but statistics show that further improvement can be made
Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector
A round-up of this week's livestock sales, including Dumfries, Sedgemoor, Shrewsbury and Exeter marts
There were 48 young farmers, including five novice exhibitors from across the Nort East of Scotland taking part in the event
The Devon Cattle Breeders Society spring show and sale at Sedgemoor had a clearance rate of 85% for the bulls with an average of £5,453, up £1,072 on the year
Five years ago, James Newhouse knew nothing about regenerative livestock farming, but by tapping into the knowledge of more experienced peers, he now runs a small business delivering high-quality food in the Yorkshire Dales
Lincoln Reds led the trade at 8,000gns at the Íæż½ã½ã-supported multibreed show and sale of pedigree cattle at Melton Mowbray
A round-up of this week's sales, including Longtown, Worcester and Gisburn marts
A round-up of this week's sales including reports from Longtown, Bentham and Carlisle marts
There was a flying trade at the inaugural show and sale of show potential cattle at Melton Mowbray which topped at £10,200 setting a new market record