Livestock

It follows the launch of a free-range egg producer group

9,000 tonnes of beef were exported in the first six months of the year

“I have heard first-hand the experiences of farmers battling this disease"

Sir Brian May said he had stepped down amid concerns over failings in its farm certification scheme

"The data collected through this survey will be shared to help inform how the whole industry can best support those dealing with bluetongue, as well as informing preparations for next year's midge season"

FSA charges are currently discounted according to the number of hours involved so that smaller abattoir businesses, which require fewer hours regulation, receive a greater discount

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

Further outbreaks causing concern among border farmers

With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep sales