Defra

Industry leaders say urgent action is needed to address issues such as TB, the supply chain and environment following two years of Stormont stalemate

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

The Animal and Plant Health Agency said 70 cases of the virus had been reported on 43 farms in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since November 11

90% of farmers who took part in the survey said they were in favour of appointing a Tenant Farming Commissioner to oversee the sector

Defra said an owner would be committing a criminal offence if they did not have a certificate of exemption

Farmers and retailers warned of disruption as post-Brexit border controls come into effect

NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw said the industry was ‘seeing austerity in action', adding APHA were doing everything it could within its budget, but Government must give them better resources

Cases of bluetongue continue to be identified in the south eastern counties, and long-term predictions suggest there could be an issue in the spring and summer of this year. Ellie Layton reports.

Red Tractor 'green' commitment row sparks new review to consider how schemes deliver for members

Cotswold campaign which has support from nearby farmer Jeremy Clarkson needs to raise £3m in pledges in just days