Lodge & Thomas report an entry of 16 UTM and OTM prime cattle, 42 cull cows and bulls, 106 store cattle, 58 rearing calves and 561 finished and store sheep. UTM PRIME CATTLE Auctioneer – Andrew Body A light entry of prime cattle this week
Stags of South Molton report a very disappointing number entry of hoggs this week that met a faster trade from start to finish. Prime hoggs numbers appear to be getting shorter nationally and a number of our vendors reporting they have cleared out
A pair of hounds from Prince Charles' favourite hunt were killed by a train after straying onto the tracks while following a scent, writes Simon Hacker. Police have confirmed they are investigating after an incident at the weekend in which two dogs
With veganism, climate change and even lab-grown food all hot topics in the news, the public debate about the future of farming has intensified in recent weeks. Britain’s farmers are uniting to show that, as well as providing our nation’s food, they
Cornish farmers are being given a great opportunity to benefit from – and shape – a groundbreaking project helping rural dwellers tackle the business and personal challenges they face in 2020. Organisers of Two Minute Farmer (2MF), an initiative
A councillor is leading calls for Cornwall Council to roll out a programme of vaccinating badgers against TB on council-owned land. Sue James tabled a motion at today’s full council meeting suggesting that the council should try to help in efforts
A new information pack has been launched giving farmers useful knowledge to help safeguard their herd from bovine TB, writes Steven Salter. The packs, which have been put together by Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards, provide information
An animal charity on the outskirts of Taunton is appealing for warm blankets, writes Amy Cole. To help keep all the animals warm during the winter months, RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre is asking for donations. Dog Bailey has become the face
