Consistent lamb prices throughout 2024 have increased confidence among UK sheep farmers, with more than 83% saying they had maintained or increased the number of ewes to the ram last autumn
A stringent selection policy has brought steady improvement to the quality of Reuben Saunders' Wiltshire-based 420-ewe pedigree Lleyn flock
Meat exports, led by beef, increased by 5%
A NFU survey of 545 livestock farmers in the South East found if there were further closures to local abattoirs, 49% of respondents said they would either have to reduce their stocking levels, stop keeping livestock or cease trading
Often thought of as a tickbox exercise to conform with regulatory requirements, investing in a detailed nutrient plan can deliver significant benefits for dairy and livestock producers, with new technology now set to make the task significantly easier
Despite managing to save a majority of the farmer's livestock, Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said a small number had died during the incident
"LFA livestock farms are set to be harder hit due to their historically higher proportion of income from BPS in comparison to other farm types, resulting in them now losing 45% of their bottom-line profit with the new subsidy reduction plans"
The collection and storage of genetic material from rare native livestock breeds is an important part of the Rare Breeds survival Trust's rare breeds conservation strategy
The campaign is highlighting the taste, nutritional benefits and trust in British farming
A surge in Mercosur imports has caused concerns for Chinese farmers