Livestock News

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed concerns following the release of UK trade figures, which revealed a significant increase in sheep meat imported to the UK in 2024. 

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has commenced a legal action challenging the charges that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is levying on the meat industry. 

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

Despite a challenging trading environment, the total value of UK dairy exports broadly matched 2023, with export values to the EU and US increasing. EU and US demand helped drive the value of UK dairy exports in 2024 to £1.8 billion.

The UK government has introduced special measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), after a case was confirmed in Hungary.  

UK livestock producers are expected to be “hugely concerned” following confirmation of the foot-and-mouth disease in another European country. 

The farming industry has been asked to complete an online survey regarding their use of abattoirs and the importance of their services for farming businesses.

Elanco’s free Blowfly Watch service has re-launched to keep farmers informed of the risk of blowfly strike in their local area.

The crop is a valuable feed and ideal break crop for winter and spring cereals.

A Lincolnshire farm has been celebrating an unprecedented lambing season as it has just welcomed its 10th set of triplets. 

The event saw hundreds of exhibitors launch a range of new products, while visitors questioned key industry figures. Sarah Kidby reports.

Norfolk shepherdess Hannah Murrell is gearing up for her first lambing season. The 24-year-old shepherdess is expecting up to 300 rare and native breed lambs to be born in the next few weeks at Gawdy Hall Estate in Harleston.