NSA
A new survey is asking farmers about how many sheep they plan to vaccinate against bluetongue next year, to ensure a supply of vaccines.
Dairy
Shamonda virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with Defra currently keeping a close eye on how it might impact the UK.
Pig/Poultry
An investigation has found that imported eggs could have caused the recent outbreak of salmonella, which has resulted in one death.
Agri Politics
Farm organisations have called upon the UK government to introduce more long-term measures to help farmers adapt to climate change.
Agri-Business
English farmers are set to receive £65 million in additional support as the UK government aims to address the ongoing drought.
Bluetongue
The bluetongue virus is already 'taking a grip' on Scotland with a second case confirmed in the country, according to government officials.
Drought
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair an emergency meeting today about the impact of heatwaves, with almost 75% of England now in drought.
The battle against TB continues in Wales, following the government's extension of two pilot projects tackling the disease.
N.Ireland
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Beef
The NFU is calling on government to introduce a ban on Brazilian imports unless Brazil can show that it is using antibiotics responsibly.
Schemes
Scottish farmers and crofters are set to benefit from grants of up to £20,000 from the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS).
Agri-Tech
Defra has invited agri-tech businesses to take part in the development of farm robots, backed by £20 million in new government funding.
Court
A farming couple from Staffordshire have been banned from keeping livestock for 12 years after being found guilty of animal welfare offences.
A total of 73 bluetongue cases have been confirmed in the UK since the start of the 2026/2027 season on July 1, according to Defra.
A NI MP has criticised the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS) for not including grants for CCTV and other security measures,
UFU has said that it is increasing pressure on the UK government to restrict imports of Brazilian beef, poultry, and other animal products.
Scotland
The Scottish government has announced that it will be transforming a old ferry store into a venison processing unit for the Isle of Raasay.
Rural Life
An 11-year-old author, who hails from a Cumbria farm, has been chosen to be England's Farm Safety Hero as Farm Safety Week wraps up today.
Welsh farmers are set to receive over £1 billion in funding across three years as the government has announced its budget for SFS.
Several farming organisations have outlined their priorities for the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his team.
Dame Angela Eagle has made a return to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as its new Secretary of State.
Defra has announced a new strategy aimed at ensuring rural communities are placed at the heart of government policy.
Defra has unveiled its new £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund, alongside a new Farmer Welfare Grant worth £1.5 million.
A new report has linked the expansion of NI's pig and poultry production with rising nutrient pollution in Lough Neagh.
