Feature - Livestock

The Hughes family are among those heading to the Royal Welsh Show to compete with cattle in the pedigree and commercial classes. Ellie Layton reports

The majestic English Longhorn captured the heart of the team at Longbridge Longhorns which has seen the herd expand and take the local show circuit by storm

Maximising forage is at the top of one farmer’s agenda to ensure a sustainable outlook for the future. Natalie Noble finds out more.

The Ramsays have had their fair share of success in the Blackface section at the Royal Highland over the years and are looking forward to this year’s show. Lynsey Clark reports

The Ross family of the Romesbeoch pedigree Galloway herd will be among those competing at the Royal Highland Show later this month, as they have done for generations

After making the decision to convert arable acreage to pasture, Sam Roberts is now focused on reducing the environmental footprint of his grass-based suckler beef business

Not many horse owners can boast of breeding a world champion, but Tulloes Emily, a Clydesdale filly made the Greenhill family’s dreams come true when taking the accolade at the World Clydesdale Show in Aberdeen last October. Erika Hay reports

The 2023 Golden Shears Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling World Championships will take place at this year's Royal Highland Show. 

A new North Country Cheviot Sheep Society sale and the growing appreciation of the commercial qualities of the breed is fuelling a surge in its popularity in Northern Ireland. Farmers Guardian reports.