Agriculture4 hrs ago'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - MuirThe Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoBluetongue outbreak to get worse, warns chief vetThe chief vet concedes the virus is "here to stay" as the UK experiences warmer summers.4 hrs ago7 hrs agoCounty farmers on alert over bluetongueThe potentially fatal animal disease has spread throughout the south west in the hot dry weather.7 hrs ago1 day agoFarm show bans cattle and sheep amid outbreakThe latest Defra figures show the south-west of England is the most impacted area across the UK.1 day ago3 days agoConcern over burst pipe flooding during droughtNorthamptonshire landowners say the company fails to fix its leaks but expects others to save water.3 days ago3 days agoDry weather damages farmers' potato cropsIt comes as the Met Office said this summer is on course to be the UK's hottest on record.3 days ago3 days agoPotentially deadly bluetongue livestock virus found in Scotland for first timeA single case of bluetongue is found in a sheep on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway. 3 days ago6 days agoDry weather causing a host of problems for farmersThe risk of further fires, reduced crop moisture levels and falling yields are among the challenges.6 days ago7 days agoCall for bluetongue emergency fund to help farmersA Cornwall MP wants the government to provide more support.7 days ago...
