Politics

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Victoria Atkins said Defra needed to 'drastically improve' the speed and quantity of communication to farmers, as well as accelerating testing and vaccine availability

Counties that recorded the lowest number of badgers vaccinated was Staffordshire with 14 and Warwickshire with 17.

Brazil has been given until September 3 2026 to prove that its beef and poultry does not pose a human health risk

Chief vets warn the peak of the virus is still yet to come

With breeding season near, Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer stresses the importance of checking health and vaccine status before buying livestock

The Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour said one vet told her it took an hour to report a bluetongue incident

Agri-tech businesses can now apply for a share of £20m to develop cutting-edge robotics and automation in UK agriculture