England

Rural retailers are being targeted as shoplifting rates soar across the country, with Government urged to take action to tackle criminals

Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses

Orkney and Shetland Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to protect livestock following new Scottish movement rules

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health

Restrictive zones will see huge economic losses for farmers, markets and rural community say MPs

Industry welcomes the decision and urges Gov to provide funding

Defra issues call for evidence looking at increased business investment in the natural environment

Rural Affairs head Huw Irranca-Davies says he cannot in 'all conscience invite' the disease into the country following Defra's England-wide zone change

Government says it is a significant step to meeting manifesto pledge to end the cull

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society said it has made the difficult decision not to accept livestock entries from England and Scotland due to the risk of bluetongue transmission