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A childhood passion for the British Blue breed has seen Dean Saunders succeed in the show ring and establish a reputable supply of genetics for the dairy herd

Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society

Aberdeen-Angus bulls sold to a high of 13,000gns, with 23 bulls sold to an average of £6,076, down £623 on the year and a clearance rate of 50%

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have not yet licensed the use of BTV-3 vaccines, but said they would keep it under review

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

A passion for poultry led Ivory Arden to a career in the industry

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

Native goat breeds such as the Old English and English Goat can be a useful tool in conservation grazing

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"

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