Farm Business

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

It has also been confirmed the EU ban will apply directly in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework

The Ulster Farmers Union say these figures demonstrate the difference that a fair market return can make to farm businesses, but they should not create complacency

One dairy farmer said with the current milk price, paying the money back is going to push his business 'to the brink'

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

What the drought package means for farmers

Applications for support are based on eligibility

Support includes working capital solutions, overdraft support and interest rate reductions

With 13 confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales, NFU Cymru has stressed the importance of vaccination and early reporting to control the spread of the virus