England

Free online platform reveals results of annual Survey of Crop Pests and Diseases since 1970

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

Wildlife groups say planned reintroductions must be speeded up to avoid conservationists releasing the animals into unsuitable habitats

Applications now open for managing priority habitat species-rich grassland

Defra said the new approach will use a 'data-led and scientific approach to end the badger cull by the end of this parliament'

More than 300,000 homes and businesses to benefit as Labour seeks to bridge digital divide

Defra says the work to address a lack of farmer confidence has already begun

Highest proportion of farmers aged 65 years and above as industry says more must be done to broaden sector's reach