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The Scottish Government have been accused of being “dangerously unprepared” following the major wildfire in the Cairngorms

Feed is the most immediate problem facing the livestock sector

The Ulster Farmers Union and Irish Farmers’ Association discussed concerns around African Swine Fever as well as volatile global markets and challenging environmental regulations

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

It has also been confirmed the EU ban will apply directly in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework

The UK’s premier agricultural event, LAMMA, is once again opening its Innovation Awards for entries to recognise and reward innovation and advances within the agricultural industry

The Ulster Farmers Union say these figures demonstrate the difference that a fair market return can make to farm businesses, but they should not create complacency

One dairy farmer said with the current milk price, paying the money back is going to push his business 'to the brink'

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

Coordinated responses to the extreme weather continues as the group moves to weekly meetings