livestock

"To our absolute horror one of our sheep has been shot"

The Defra Secretary Steve Reed and the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner have also been invited to attend the political session

The session starts at 7pm on October 4

"My policy goal remains to keep bluetongue out of Wales"

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

Council says case should serve as an animal welfare warning to farming community

9,000 tonnes of beef were exported in the first six months of the year

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

FSA charges are currently discounted according to the number of hours involved so that smaller abattoir businesses, which require fewer hours regulation, receive a greater discount

With bluetongue disease on the increase, Livestock Specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm