Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

A lively livestock market saw sales soar well over £350 per outfit. A recent livestock market saw strong demand for hoggets, with some fetching more than £150. A variety of breeds were sold, with the ...

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has projected that UK beef production could be on course for an 8% decline by 2030, if the ...

Livestock markets were once a common sight in Yorkshire’s towns but today few remain. Photographer John Bentley captures their character in a ...

A large crowd of buyers turned out despite challenging weather conditions for the first in the 2026 series of agricultural machinery and plant sale.

A heady 5,254 prime and cast sheep were penned and sold at CCM Skipton’s latest weekly Monday sale, averages again rising across all sections, an abundance of 4,586 prime lambs representing the ...

Prime hoggs rise to 600p/kg or £240 per head, with cast ewes reaching £400 as market prices show continued strength.

Tight fodder supplies and rising feed costs are driving strong demand and higher prices across the UK, with farmers facing a costly winter.

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Farmers are increasingly accessing health hubs located at livestock markets and agricultural events, with providers reporting a marked rise in demand for mental health support. By ...

Entries are now officially open for the National Commercial Cattle Show, which will take place as part of the NBA Beef Expo on Saturday, 30th May 2026, at Melton Mowbray Market – the UK's largest town ...