Livestock

An 'outstanding' performance from the livestock team was a key driver for the increased profits, despite the challenging livestock environment

Devon County Council's Farms Estate said being flexible about how rent is paid by those tenants directly impacted by bluetongue could provide some 'welcome breathing space'

The Government said 'we owed it to farmers and taxpayers alike' to consider whether current TB compensation arrangements remained ‘appropriate, affordable and sustainable’

An England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has come into effect immediately

The research has found that different Welsh regions contained genetically distinct strains of the bacterium, as well as new strains potentially linked to cattle movements from outside the country

RABDF chair Tim Downes said: "Bulk tank milk testing offers an opportunity to identify herds where infection may otherwise go undetected"

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland to follow strict biosecurity measures

The South Norfolk MP has said more needs to be done to prevent the disease

The project will begin vaccinating badgers in selected parts of Staffordshire, North Oxfordshire and Devon

UFU dairy chair warned dairy farmers were still dealing with ‘substantial increases' in production costs