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Aberdeenshire farmer Duncan Morrison explains how a simple, low-cost grass-based system helped him grow his suckler enterprise from 226 to 650 acres since taking on his tenancy in 2016.

Professor Alice Stanton told the BCBC conference that red meat and dairy are vital for human health, and challenged publications advocating dramatic cuts to animal-sourced foods.

Organic dairy farmer Wil Armitage says genetics is a key part of a healthy business alongside cow and soil health, people and profit, across his 900-cow, three-farm operation.

Over 250 years of breeding have made the red-coated, white-faced Hereford the world's most recognised beef breed, thriving from Scotland's highlands to Canada's prairies.

Weatherbys, a family business operating since 1770, is rooted in thoroughbred horse administration and registration, and brings that scientific rigour to its cattle services.

BCBC continues to support the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award with BSAS, recognising outstanding contributions to animal science; nominations remain open until 1st March.

Dairy speakers at the BCBC conference in Telford said genetics holds the key to lowering farm emissions while improving profitability, alongside data and new technology.

Academics, scientists and leading farmers gathered at the BCBC conference in Telford to show how a combination of tools and techniques can help farmers deliver Net Zero.

VikingGenetics helps feed the world's expanding population and sustain natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient and trouble-free dairy cows for farmers worldwide.

Neogen combines tailored genomics and dairy hygiene solutions to support farmers in achieving optimal herd health, milk quality and profitability across their operations.

Professor Jason Rowntree of Michigan State University, director of its Center for Regenerative Agriculture, joins the BCBC conference to discuss sustainable farming research.

ffinlo Costain, chief editor of 8point9.com, believes farmers must be properly supported by government as they transition to regenerative farming systems such as FarmWel.