Nathanael worked on baling hay for export to the Japanese horse racing market In June, young Hereford breeder Nathanael, 16, took on a month long self-funded trip to volunteer on farms and learn about cattle farming in Oregon, USA. Here he details what he got up to, and how farming near the canyons differs from life at home in Wales. Nathanael says: “I travelled to Enterprise in Oregon, USA, to visit family friends and to experience the agricultural world internationally. I was involved in...

At the 40th National Hereford Show held at Tenbury Wells on Saturday 1 August, Traditional Hereford entries from six exhibitors were presented within the breed classes judged by Mr Nigel Heatrick, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, with prizes given for highest placed Traditional in each class, as well as a Champion Traditional Hereford Exhibit and Reserve. Champion Traditional Hereford Langridge Snowy [*] from Miss F Cook The Traditional Hereford Championship was awarded to the ten-month-old heifer calf...

Taking place at the Royal Norfolk Show on Thursday 25 June, the Norfolk Rural Business Awards recognised nine category areas aimed at showcasing a wide range of Norfolk's best businesses, community groups and people. Photo: Norfolk County Council Winning the Best Emerging Talent category was young Traditional Hereford breeder Maxwell Eagle, who impressed the judges with his "desire and determination to build his Wissey herd of Traditional Herefords from scratch, he oozed passion for cattle...