Pig/Poultry
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, otherwise known as bird flu, has been confirmed in commercial poultry near Brigg, North Lincolnshire.
Agri-Business
Farmers are being urged to raise concerns about their supply contracts, as contracts may be subject to fairer deals and better understanding.
Dairy
The Shamonda virus has been detected in cattle at two dairy farms in the UK, Defra today (Monday, November 2) confirmed.
A new Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) proposal will see carbon dioxide stunning be replaced by humane alternatives.
Rural Life
The National Farmers Union (NFU) warns farmers about the rising risk of farmland wildfires as parts of the UK are now being assessed
Beef
A UK court ruling on the Hereford breed has reinforced the role of breed societies in deciding how...
National insurance exemptions to working pensioners, including farmers, may be one of the chancellors targets in the Autumn budget.
More than 300 farmers have expressed what they wish to prioritise in a new report by the State of Agricultural Research & Innovation.
Environment
Anglian Water has been fined £1.6m after repeated sewage pollution on the River Brain over six weeks in 2022.
Despite relatively steady pricing in the UK beef market this year, compared to the volatility of...
Bird keepers are being urged to protect their birds against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after a case was confirmed in Scotland.
Agri Politics
The risks the UK's food supply chain faces are becoming more frequent and severe, a new report from the National Audit Office has warned.
N.Ireland
There are currently 2,462 potential cases of bluetongue under investigation in Britain on premises that reported suspicious clinical signs.
Shamonda virus has been infecting cattle across Europe this month, with Defra currently keeping a close eye on how it might impact the UK.
Cases of bluetongue in the UK have risen to 593 so far this season, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The UK has recorded 493 cases of bluetongue so far this season, according to the latest figures from Defra.
English farmers are set to receive £65 million in additional support as the UK government aims to address the ongoing drought.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a third case of bluetongue in Scotland.
Drought
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair an emergency meeting today about the impact of heatwaves, with almost 75% of England now in drought.
Further supplies of bluetongue virus (BTV) vaccines are expected to enter the UK soon as cases continue to rise.
Defra has said 270 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been confirmed in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season.
Veterinary and livestock industry leaders are urging farmers to vaccinate for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) to protect their stock.
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.
