Livestock

The Prime Minister said the Government would not hesitate in taking action to stop the disease from entering the country for the first time in over 18 years

The Restricted Zone currently in place across affected regions along the east and south coast of England will remain as a precautionary measure

Yorkshire-based JSR Genetics moves to reassure clients after takeover deal

Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross said the UK needed screening and spot testing to be implemented in response to Germany's foot-and-mouth outbreak

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value

Farmers will receive a combination of cost of production and market price plus incentives

Former chief executive Gwyn Howells stepped down in June 2024 after a period of extended leave amid challenges at the levy body

As the first case has been confirmed in Germany, Defra has issued guidance for livestock farmers

Mr Packham has been joined by the likes of Dale Vince, former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and the Vegan Society calling on the Government to stop promoting red meat and dairy initiatives

No cases of the disease have been reported in the UK so far