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Harrison and Hetherington, UK Borderway Dairy Expo organiser has announced two new awards which will be presented to those exhibiting livestock at this years event.

Limousins peaked at 38,000gns at the Carlisle spring bull sale to average 7,895, down 223 on 2021 with a clearance rate of 77 per cent.

Craigdarroch Zico from Graham and Son, Dumfriesshire set new record of 32,000gns at Castle Douglas.

Beef shorthorn bulls sold to a high of 25,000gns to average 5,743 which was less 384 on last year, with a 71 per cent clearance rate. Heifers averaged 2,879, less 150 on last year.

National Milk Record’s (NMR’s) most recent annual report showed record solids were achieved in the year ending September 2021.

There is widespread misunderstanding about the impact methane has on global warming and UK farmers need guidance to help them reach climate goals, according to Myles Allen, professor of geosystem science and head of the clima

There is widespread misunderstanding about the impact methane has on global warming and UK farmers need guidance to help them reach climate goals, according to Myles Allen, professor of geosystem science and head of the clima

Arla Foods plan to double their emission reductions by 2030, to help keep global warming at 1.5°C in line with Paris Agreement.

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to include trace element supplementation during drying off to support the transition period.

Sheep and goat farmers across Wales are being reminded to complete their annual inventory by February 1, 2022.