Livestock

Everything livestock farmers need to know about the current status of bluetongue disease in the UK, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what actions they can take to prevent it

Cabinet Secretary Gillian Martin has suggested difficult decisions might have to be made if the transport sector delivers lower emissions reductions than expected

Farmers in the Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton and Stockleigh English areas are facing significant loses to their livestock

Farmers are being urged to consider breeding choices in order to reduce the need for caesarean sections at calving time and follow some simple steps to ensure a successful calving outcome

Latest cattle population figures show a modest but positive improvement in Scotland’s prime cattle supplies

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan asked the NPA to develop a detailed support package in July

The number of prime sheep and lambs slaughtered for meat dropped in August

The toys use 100% wool, inside and out as creators highlight difficulty of finding woollen toys

The Exmoor Hill Farming Network (EHFN) are providing farmers with ram fertility testing vouchers ahead of the autumn tupping season