bluetongue

From concerns over the potential scrapping of inheritance tax relief to 'farmwashing' in supermarkets harming Britain's small-scale farmers - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

"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"

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

The Orkney & Shetland MP says he will be 'first in the queue' to let Government know if it is not doing what it should

Farmers in Suffolk have said they are dealing with 'severe economic losses' due to current restrictions on the movement of livestock

“We appreciate the impact restrictions can have on farmers. We are committed to working with everyone affected"

Suffolk sheep farmer Stephen Cobbald has explained the difficulty of farming in a bluetongue restricted zone

"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"