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First Milk will hold its milk price from April 1 at the current level.

With the environmental impact of livestock farming under increased scrutiny, what can farmers do to be as sustainable as possible?

In a bid to meet growing consumer demand for alternatives to dairy, Arla Foods are to launch their own oat-based drink brand in the UK later this year.

The Government has said it plans to phase out ‘intensive’ badger culling in high-risk areas of England during the next phase of its 25-year strategy to stamp out bovine TB.

Nearly half a billion pounds worth of livestock was sold through Scotland’s auction marts in 2019.

Pasture is an important reservoir for production-limiting parasites, which makes pasture management a crucial part of parasite control.

Footage filmed undercover at an abattoir by Animal Aid activists which appeared to show sheep being mistreated has been ruled inadmissible by a court judge.

Latest figures from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) show almost 99 per cent of eligible farmers under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) have received payment by February 29, a 1.4 per cent improvement on last year.

The Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) has called on the Chancellor to reject his adviser’s suggestion that the UK does not need farmers.