Disease

The disease mainly affects cows in the very early postpartum period, with older and high-yielding cows at greater risk

Moredun Research Institue has identified animal health as key area of focus which could help the industry in reducing methane production from ruminant livestock

Pesticide residues raise concerns for consumer health

Defra said the Government had inherited the laboratories in 'poor condition' and warned the current state of the facilities posed a 'significant risk to Britain's farmers and human health'

Growers must consider multiple factors including market knowledge, variety, condition and tilling in order to maximise yield

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