Fierce bidding generates new record average for Simmental breed

The Simmental Bull Sale at United Auctions, Stirling, saw a new breed record average of £7,260, which is up by £425 on the year, and for 97 bulls sold, up by eight on the year.

UK red meat exports soar to unprecedented heights

The value of UK red meat exports has reached record levels in 2022, amounting to a staggering £1.7 billion, partly due to the rising prices of meat throughout last year.

Clarkson’s Farm sparks debate on bovine TB and badger culling

Jeremy Clarkson’s foray into keeping beef cattle saw him discover TB-infected badgers at his Oxfordshire farm, which is in a higher risk area for bovine TB. Recent episodes of Clarkson’s Farm, which highlighted the devastation TB can cause on British farms, have prompted debate on badger control methods.

A catalyst, not a hindrance: Animal welfare as a key aspect of sustainable food production

An expert panel at ORFC 2023 discussed how integrating good animal welfare into farming systems can lead to more efficient and profitable food production with reduced environmental impact and an improved reputation of farming in the public eye.

Nominations open for genetic evaluations project RamCompare

Breeders of pedigree terminal sires are being encouraged to nominate their rams to join RamCompare for the 2023 breeding season, with successful applicants benefitting from integrated data from a wider range of sources.

“Every day was becoming a huge burden”

Farming has always been a challenging career path, but Lancashire livestock farmer Damian Barson started his farming journey at the age of 50, in May 2021. Like the rest of the farming community, he was set to face a barrage of difficulties due to the financial crisis and Ukraine war – as well as the death of his father. We spoke to Damian during Mind Your Head Week to find out more about his story…

Cost of living crisis to hit farm business margins in 2023, AHDB predicts

AHDB has produced its latest Agri-market Outlook, which explores the factors likely to affect farm businesses.

Persistent liver fluke risk for cattle and sheep despite cold snaps

As forecast, cases of disease due to liver fluke have remained relatively low so far this winter however, there are reports of both acute and chronic disease in some areas of the UK.

‘Challenge tradition’ urges Canadian Aberdeen-Angus breeder

Arron Nerbas, a Canadian Aberdeen-Angus breeder, encouraged UK beef farmers to ‘think outside the box’ at the recent British Cattle Breeders Conference.

Attention to detail ensures high yields on Shropshire dairy farm

Attention to detail, especially during the transition period, is helping ensure high yields on Lower Lee Farm in Shropshire.

Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme

A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Farms move one step closer to deployable TB vaccine for cattle

Field trials for a cattle vaccine and new skin test for bovine TB have moved to the next phase, the APHA confirmed today (6th February).

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