North Farm Livestock is partnering with an increasing number of landowners, farmers and estates to integrate outdoor pigs into their rotation. Its year of significant growth has now been capped off by multiple National Pig Awards.

As an Arctic airmass continues to cover the UK, bringing cold conditions with snow, sleet and hail showers, farmers have been warned to protect themselves, their livestock and their machinery during these challenging conditions.

Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has highlighted the importance of national food security while sharing photos of empty shelves in local shops.