Disease

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have not yet licensed the use of BTV-3 vaccines, but said they would keep it under review

NFU livestock board chair David Barton said: "We are incredibly disappointed to hear that some farmers in the Restricted Zone are being unfairly penalised by having deductions taken from some processors in the supply chain"

Early signs signal good news for growers

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

Vaccination, tag testing and biosecurity are identified as key to preventing BVD across UK dairy farms

Further outbreaks causing concern among border farmers

Free online platform reveals results of annual Survey of Crop Pests and Diseases since 1970

Farmers warned future of sector at risk from seed disease 'epidemic'

Dr Jason Aldiss, of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, said: "With resources stretched thin due to the conflict, farmers are struggling to protect their herds, further jeopardising their livelihoods."

"Continuing to restrict the import of susceptible animals from Great Britain will significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak on the Isle of Man"