The Government said there also been a long-term trend in the decline of cattle numbers

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth has asked if there could be a debate in the House of Commons in the memory of Cheshire farmer Paul Reeves who died earlier this year

"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"

"It's a living hell. People just think the countryside is a theme park"

Dorset Council said the publication of its Farm and Rural Estate Strategy, yet to be finalised and approved, could suggest the future direction of its 'specific approach' and 'future management' of the estate

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

Dorset Council had previously wanted to purchase the farm for nature recovery, claiming the business was 'no longer viable' as a dairy operation due to 'pollution'

"Farmers are currently facing a whole raft of challenges and we know it’s a difficult time for so many families, so it’s vital our funding goes to where it will make the most impact"

William McLean had been working at Killellan Park Farm in Campbeltown when he fell through the roof of a shed onto concrete flooring

"The control zone is there through no fault of any member within that control zone"