Angela Calvert

Farmers Guardian livestock editor Angela Calvert highlights the importance of livestock markets ahead of this year’s Mart’s The Heart Awards

Nominations for the Mart's The Heart awards supported by the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Shearwell Data are now open

Farmers Guardian head of livestock reflects on the value of shows for both farmers and the general public

FG livestock and shows and sales editor Angela Calvert on a strong start to the show season and how shows can survive and thrive in the current climate

Common themes of a rising demand for healthy protein, alongside uncertainty around Government regulation, planning restraints and increasing activism were discussed at the Pig and Poultry Fair at the NEC Birmingham

Visitors to the British Pig and Poultry Fair at the NEC Birmingham heard how the poultry sector was growing by roughly 4-5% each year, but changes to stocking density meant more production capacity was needed

There was a strong turnout of cattle at the National Beef Association's Beef Expo held at Melton Mowbray market

There was a strong turnout of livestock across all sections at Suffolk Show

The livestock sections managed to avoid the worst of the week's weather at South of England Show at Ardingly

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