Livestock

With the recent announcement that trials for a vaccine for cattle against TB are to get underway, Hannah Noble caught up with UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss.

Defra’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme is facing fresh criticism, after newly-shared documents suggested it will bear ‘more than a passing resemblance’ to old agri-environment arrangements.

A farmer has voiced her frustration at the number of reckless drivers crashing their cars into her fields which has led to a prize-winning show cow sustaining injuries.

They say if it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it – an approach that seems to be paying off for upland beef producer Nigel Miller. Hannah Park reports.

Tight lamb supply has brought higher prices, but will prices sink with a no-deal Brexit? Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate report.

The Defra family responsible for ELMs development is becoming too inward-focused, instead of looking out to farmers who will deliver their ambitions, says Julia Aglionby, executive director for the Foundation for Common Land.

The UK Government either does not appreciate, or care, about what Brexit is about to bring for farmers, says Deidre Brock, SNP Westminster spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Calf scours and pneumonia among youngstock in the beef suckler herd continues to be a major gripe for UK beef producers. Farmers Guardian reports.

Innovative individuals and farm businesses recognised across the UK

Recent polls highlight knowledge gaps around worm monitoring strategies which threaten the sustainable use of anthelmintics.