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It was argued APHA had wrongly interpreted the law underpinning its compensation scheme and failed to properly compensate affected farmers for birds, which were healthy at the point at which it decided they should be culled

It follows warnings the changes, which include bringing customs checks 22 miles inland to a new facility at Sevington, would pose a major risk to the UK livestock industry

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

Port health chief warns Government funding cuts pose unprecedented threat to biosecurity

Hopes decade-long fight for fairness in dairy supply chain could be 'blueprint' for all farming sectors

APHA confirmed over 50 cases have been identified on 27 farms in Kent and Norfolk have identified cases of the virus since November 2023

Farmers said Defra must value the grassland landscapes and biodiversity that upland farms provide

Defra Secretary, Steve Barclay said he had listened to farmers, bringing what he said was a clearer focus on enabling food production in environmental land management schemes

Government and insurers move to assist farm businesses impacted by flood damage

Government unveils Farming Recovery Fund in wake of Storm Henk as farmers continue to battle water levels