Beef cattle key to sustainable meadow restoration in Romania

Beef is rarely reared or eaten in Romania, but one demonstration farm in Transylvania is showing local farmers the many benefits of running a suckler herd. Sara Gregson joined a Pasture for Life study tour to learn more.

Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales

15 October 2023 鈥� 7 min read

A herd of Aberdeen-Angus suckler cows now grazes all year round at Angofa Farm, in the Angofa Valley just outside Sighisoara, one of the most visited tourist destinations in Romania. The valley lies...

Early maize harvest likely as crops forge ahead

The UK maize crop is running ahead of the seasonal average in terms of accumulated heat units, raising the prospect of a potentially early autumn harvest in many regions

Farmers Guardian

31 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Livestock

'Neutral time must remain' under proposed transport reforms, warns LAA

Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA).

Ellie Layton

31 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Livestock

How Beltex have added value to a traditional Welsh sheep enterprise

On a traditional Welsh upland mixed farm, the Beltex breed has become an integral part of the sheep enterprise, proving both its versatility and value. Ellie Layton reports.

Ellie Layton

31 July 2026 鈥� 8 min read

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