Farming in Five: Steve Reed says IHT could fund mental health services; BSE found on farm in Essex; Gen Z back British farmers and weather expert says rain is on the way [May 21, 2025]

Defra Secretary Steve Reed goes before Efra Committee, telling them an IHT rethink would mean NHS services will be cut and reveals a new redrawn SFI will be coming early next year. Animal health is on the agenda as a single case of BSE is recorded in Essex. Meanwhile there is good news as Gen Z say farmers are the champions of the British countryside and the latest weather forecast says rain is on the way.

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  1. Single case of atypical BSE confirmed on a farm in Essex | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
  2. Farming Minister admits he needs security detail when visiting farmers | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
  3. Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
  4. Bluetongue restriction zone extended to Lancashire | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
  5. Man arrested after human remains found in slurry tank | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

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