Kent

Eighth case of bluetongue detected at Kent farm

Livestock

Eighth case of bluetongue detected at Kent farm

APHA said four cases of bluetongue had been identified since November 11

clock 07 December 2023 • 1 min read
Farmers issued warning over 'unexplained' sheep deaths in Kent

Rural crime

Farmers issued warning over 'unexplained' sheep deaths in Kent

Kent Police said the remains of dead sheep had been scattered across villages in the county

clock 05 December 2023 • 1 min read
Dog attack leaves ewe and 23 lambs dead

Livestock

Dog attack leaves ewe and 23 lambs dead

A ewe and 21 lambs have been killed after two dogs were let loose in a field in Kent.

clock 27 April 2023 • 2 min read
27 pregnant ewes killed in Kent's 'worst livestock' attack

Livestock

27 pregnant ewes killed in Kent's 'worst livestock' attack

More than 25 pregnant sheep have been killed in Kent in what local officers are calling ‘the worst livestock attack’ the force has ever seen.

clock 04 January 2023 • 1 min read
Livestock thefts surge amid cost crisis

Farm Life

Livestock thefts surge amid cost crisis

Farmers are being warned that the cost-of-living crisis could lead to a rise in livestock thefts.

clock 09 December 2022 • 2 min read
Rural youth festival aims to raise profile of sector jobs

Young Farmers and Careers

Rural youth festival aims to raise profile of sector jobs

A new Kent youth event is inviting people aged 18-30 to find out more about a career in the fresh food and horticulture sectors.

clock 11 May 2022 • 1 min read
Lorry queues pose long-term threat to UK trade

Farm Business

Lorry queues pose long-term threat to UK trade

The miles of tailbacks outside Dover not only risk thousands of pounds of fresh food being wasted but also pose a real threat to the UK’s reputation as a valid trade partner, industry bodies have warned.

clock 11 April 2022 • 2 min read