7+ hour, 13+ min ago   (673+ words) Peak District farmers are being told "it's not too late to vaccinate" as cases of bluetongue virus pass 1,000 nationwide. Government figures show 1,132 confirmed cases of the insect-borne viral disease affecting sheep and cattle have been confirmed in the 2026-27 season. Organisers…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (491+ words) Th Welsh Government urges livestock keepers to remain vigilant and report suspected cases immediately The number of confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales has passed 100, with livestock keepers being urged to remain vigilant and consider vaccinating their animals. Where bluetongue cannot…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (360+ words) Case figures revealed at latest weekly webinar, where farmers in Scotland were also urged to plan ahead amid the prospect of the virus posing a longer-term threat. A map was shown at the webinar last night (9 September). The red triangles…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (231+ words) Macra calls for urgent action to protect Ireland's horticulture sector and strengthen food security as Ireland's reliance on imported fruit and vegetables soars. This comes as a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) warns that climate-related crop…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (517+ words) GB milk deliveries fell 4.5% year-on-year in August as extreme heat hit yields, while poor grass growth and declining herd numbers added further pressure to the dairy sector. Daily deliveries averaged 32 million litres during the month, with total production estimated at…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (302+ words) As of 7 September, Parliament had reported 942 affected premises across England, Scotland and Wales, with further reports awaiting confirmation. The official Defra and APHA update on 9 September recorded the later total. Keeping the dates and classifications clear is important: confirmed premises…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (484+ words) A major survey of almost 1,200 dairy farmers has shown that their preferred mature cow weight is 580kg. This is 45kg heavier than the ICBF’s recently published 2026 Dairy Cow Weighing Programme, where 19,046 cows across 95 participating herds averaged 535kg. Headed by Farranfore dairy farmer Con…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (330+ words) Over 800 farmers and industry stakeholders attended the ICBF Tully open day last Tuesday. The research facility at Tully has evolved over the decades and now plays an important role in understanding some of the traits like methane production, which are…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (640+ words) For much of British farming, the summer has meant parched land, tight water supplies, and intense pressure on growers. Berry producers, though, offer one example of how long-term water planning can change the outcome. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are posting…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (420+ words) MPs have demanded answers from animal health agencies over vaccine shortages, testing delays and the UK’s preparedness for the escalating bluetongue outbreak. See also: New bluetongue map shows where virus is most active Confirmed cases continue to rise, with figures…...