The Restricted Zone currently in place across affected regions along the east and south coast of England will remain as a precautionary measure
Yorkshire-based JSR Genetics moves to reassure clients after takeover deal
Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross said the UK needed screening and spot testing to be implemented in response to Germany's foot-and-mouth outbreak
Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value
Farmers will receive a combination of cost of production and market price plus incentives
Former chief executive Gwyn Howells stepped down in June 2024 after a period of extended leave amid challenges at the levy body
As the first case has been confirmed in Germany, Defra has issued guidance for livestock farmers
Mr Packham has been joined by the likes of Dale Vince, former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and the Vegan Society calling on the Government to stop promoting red meat and dairy initiatives
No cases of the disease have been reported in the UK so far
2024 was a varied and challenging year for farming and no less so for Gwyn Jones, who stepped into the role of Ruminant Health and Welfare chair