The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Environment Agency scraps increase in charges for sheep dip disposal

The Environment Agency said they had listened to concerns and will hold application charges for sheep dip disposal at the current rate of £2,708

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Environment Agency scraps increase in charges for sheep dip disposal

The Environment Agency (EA) has said it will not be increasing application charges for sheep dip disposal, after NFU and its farming members raised concerns about the potential impact on animal health...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Livestock

Opinion: The impact of bluetongue on sheep production cycles and suckler systems is a concern

Opinion: The impact of bluetongue on sheep production cycles and suckler systems is a concern

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon discusses the impact of bluetongue on livestock fertility

Katie Fallon
clock 22 September 2026 • 1 min read
Concerns livestock number reduction could be back on the table in Scotland

Concerns livestock number reduction could be back on the table in Scotland

Cabinet Secretary Gillian Martin has suggested difficult decisions might have to be made if the transport sector delivers lower emissions reductions than expected

Alex Black
clock 21 September 2026 • 2 min read
How sheep are playing a key role in arable rotation on Northamptonshire farm

How sheep are playing a key role in arable rotation on Northamptonshire farm

More than a decade ago, the Heygate family embarked on a regen journey to improve soil health, combat black-grass and develop a profit-driven, sustainable business

Farmers Guardian
clock 21 September 2026 • 5 min read