N.Ireland
There are currently 2,462 potential cases of bluetongue under investigation in Britain on premises that reported suspicious clinical signs.
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.
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.
Agri-Business
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.
Beef
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.
Agri Politics
Dame Angela Eagle has made a return to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as its new Secretary of State.
Rural Life
Defra has announced a new strategy aimed at ensuring rural communities are placed at the heart of government policy.
Schemes
Defra has unveiled its new £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund, alongside a new Farmer Welfare Grant worth £1.5 million.
Sheep
The UK government has secured "improved market access" for British lamb, beef and dairy in a new trade agreement with Switzerland.
Veterinary Surgeons Act
Defra has announced a series of proposals within a new White Paper, which sets out the department's vision for a 'thriving and fairer' vet sector.
Countryside Stewardship
Defra announced that the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier will no longer be invite-only, and will be opened up to direct applications.
Defra has today (Tuesday, June 30) opened its first application window for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
Environment
Defra has announced that England's peatlands "will be better protected and managed" due to three new schemes worth £47 million in funding.
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The UK's agri-food sector is set to benefit from £80 million in new export opportunities this year, according to Defra.
Vets
Several MPs have pledged support for the reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act this week, according to the British Veterinary Association.
Several UK farming organisations have called for action from Defra to match the ambitions outlined in its new Farming Roadmap.
