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Alister Davies started farming sheep in much the same way as anyone else. But then he had an epiphany, transformed nutrition, grassland management and daily liveweight gain, and this year had sold every lamb with U and R grades before the end of June.

Cheshire Police has urged walkers to close gates properly after an escapee cow sustained injuries and had to be put down.

THE dispersal of the Joylan and Heavenly herds on behalf of the Swale family, on-farm at St Michaels near Preston, saw 599 head go under the hammer with trade peaking at 9,500gns and 21 animals selling for 3,100gns or more.

A farmer from the Midlands has died from a bull handling incident.

NFU Cymru has reacted angrily to a Welsh Government (WG) commitment in its Clean Air Plan to introduce a new agricultural water pollution law.

The coronavirus lockdown has pushed the UK into its first recession in 11 years

IAAS has warned an increase in private sales could leave farmers open to unfair prices and payment dodgers

The use of reusable cloths as part of the pre-milking routine is growing, but experts say while there are advantages, strict protocols for their use should be in place. Hannah Noble reports.

Applications must be received before midnight on Friday September 11

With a risk of serious injury from hitting underground pipes and cables, Linesearch BeforeUDig (LSBUD) managing director Richard Broome looks at the importance of adopting safe digging practices