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Bluetongue latest: First cases of new season confirmed in England as risk level raised to 'very high'

The first confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2025–2026 vector season have been reported in England, according to the latest Government update

Farmers Guardian

15 July 2025 • 6 min read

Funding

Trees, habitats and loss of BPS - Wales unveils new Sustainable Farming Scheme

Farming groups offer a cautious welcome as Deputy First Minister Huw-Irranca Davies unveils a farm support system which will signal an end to BPS

Jane Thynne

15 July 2025 • 4 min read

Dairy

Family run Ayrshire herd adapts to nature's challenges on the Solway Coast

Family labour drives the management of an Ayrshire dairy herd on the North Solway Coast in South West Scotland

Wendy Short

14 July 2025 • 7 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"

This week's podcast is live from Groundswell and covers a variety of topics, from resilient farming systems and mental health, to looking at the systems of the host farm, Lannock farm

Emily Ashworth

11 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

In today's Farming in Five, two Welsh shearers have teamed up to set a new British record, drought measures have been extended and a bluetongue update

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Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

In today's Farming in Five, two Welsh shearers have teamed up to set a new British record, drought measures have been extended and a bluetongue update

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Investment in Muller's Skelmersdale site welcomed as farmers offered new payment terms

Farmers supplying the dairy will be given a new contract offering which is aiming to offer a more 'stable' milk price

Alex Black

16 July 2025 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Government unveils 'milestone' in UK food strategy

The Good Food Cycle aims to build a thriving food sector while tackling challenges from rising obesity rates to climate change impacts on production

Jane Thynne

15 July 2025 • 3 min read

Farm Business

Bluetongue latest: First cases of new season confirmed in England as risk level raised to 'very high'

The first confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2025–2026 vector season have been reported in England, according to the latest Government update

Farmers Guardian

15 July 2025 • 6 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

Farmer distressed after criminals create giant spider-like figure in crops

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said the incident has led to crop damage and significant financial losses to the farmer

Chris Brayford

10 July 2025 • 1 min read

Rural crime

Rural crime policy steps up protection for farmers

Welsh Government says greater collaboration wil help to tackle rising crime costs

Jane Thynne

10 July 2025 • 2 min read

Take the lead

Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill is getting closer to being passed into legislation, and farmers have been praised for sharing what can often be difficult and heartbreaking experiences on the issue

Chris Brayford

07 July 2025 • 6 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

Bluetongue latest: First cases of new season confirmed in England as risk level raised to 'very high'

Trees, habitats and loss of BPS - Wales unveils new Sustainable Farming Scheme

Family run Ayrshire herd adapts to nature's challenges on the Solway Coast

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"

Farmer fury as Chris Packham says sheep are destroying precious British habitat

Averages up at Exeter's Great July Sheep Fair

Clarkson's farmer choir Hawkstone ad pulled from air by 'fun police'

Investment in Muller's Skelmersdale site welcomed as farmers offered new payment terms

Auction mart sales round-up: Averages up at Skipton store lamb opener; Texels to £7,000 online; New record for Dorsets at Worcester; Cast cow trade up on the year

Tractor Ted and amateur cyclist complete Land's End to John O' Groats

Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Buitelaar's flagship calf unit: Inside one of the UK's most advanced rearing systems

Compact Manitou telehandlers perform for poultry specialist

Family run Ayrshire herd adapts to nature's challenges on the Solway Coast

Young Farmer Focus: Beth Farmer: "Returning to shepherding full-time was without any doubt the right move for me"

View from the Rostrum: Ian Atkinson - "Trade remains buoyant and all indicators point to a strong start to store lamb sales"

65 years in farming: Gus Saunders - "Agriculture needs radical policy reassessment to halt decline"

Investment in Muller's Skelmersdale site welcomed as farmers offered new payment terms

Government unveils 'milestone' in UK food strategy

Bluetongue latest: First cases of new season confirmed in England as risk level raised to 'very high'

Farmer distressed after criminals create giant spider-like figure in crops

Rural crime policy steps up protection for farmers

Farmers' testimonies crucial in progression of livestock worrying Bill

Agriculture's National Classifieds

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Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

Hosted by Mia Willemsen