Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Bluetongue hotline launches for farmers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

Defra has downgraded the risk of HPAI H5 in wild birds, after a reduction in the number of findings.

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