Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Bluetongue hotline launches for farmers
21st November 2023
Farmers in and around the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ), can now access and call a dedicated bluetongue hotline to get advice or ask questions linked to the current situation.
BRD control should be re-evaluated on farm, research suggests
17th November 2023
The first specific vaccine for protecting cattle against respiratory coronavirus will soon be available to UK farmers, and follows recent research suggesting BCoV plays a bigger role in BRD than previously accepted. Sarah Kidby reports.
Govt seeks views on poor practice in the tenant farming sector
17th November 2023
The government has announced a Call for Evidence to address issues facing tenant farmers, and improve relationships between landlords and tenants.
Bluetongue: Temporary control zone advice for farmers
17th November 2023
After the first case of the new emerging bluetongue strain (BTV-3) was confirmed in England, a temporary control zone (TCZ) has been implemented. The Ruminant Health & Welfare group has put together some guidance.
Senedd member’s “appalling” comments on bovine TB create backlash
15th November 2023
Joyce Watson, Mid & West Wales MS, has been fiercely criticised for suggesting farms with perpetual TB status should “find another business”.
Steve Barclay appointed new environment secretary as Coffey quits
13th November 2023
The MP for north east Cambridgeshire has become the fifth environment secretary in four years, as Thérèse Coffey quits in Cabinet reshuffle.
Emergency authorisations granted for maize seed treatments
13th November 2023
UK regulators have granted emergency authorisations for three seed treatments for the 2024 maize growing season, after a successful lobbying campaign.
Siblings leave £1.3 million legacy to air ambulance charity
13th November 2023
A kind-hearted brother and sister who grew up on their family farm in Wales have left most of their estate and wealth to the Wales Air Ambulance.
First case of new bluetongue strain confirmed in England
13th November 2023
Farmers are being urged to purchase livestock from responsible sources and be vigilant for signs of disease, as BTV-3 is confirmed at a farm in Kent.
Poultry farmers urged to “make their voices heard”
10th November 2023
The NFU is urgently seeking information on poultry farmers’ plans for production over the next few years.
Farmers set up Fiona Fund to raise money for charities
10th November 2023
Two charities, RSABI and the Scottish SPCA have been chosen to benefit from donations after the successful rescue and rehoming rehoming of ‘Britain’s loneliest sheep’.
Avian flu risk reduced to medium
9th November 2023
Defra has downgraded the risk of HPAI H5 in wild birds, after a reduction in the number of findings.