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The bluetongue surge: Immediate action now and lessons for the future | The Farmers Guardian Podcast

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The bluetongue surge: Immediate action now and lessons for the future | The Farmers Guardian Podcast

NFU representatives and farmers discuss the latest on the bluetongue crisis, emergency funding for high fallen stock numbers, and strategies to better protect farm businesses in the future.

clock 25 August 2026 • 1 min read
Farmers face 'crisis' as bluetongue drives fallen stock surge

Farm Business

Farmers face 'crisis' as bluetongue drives fallen stock surge

NFU has called on Defra to deliver an 'emergency support package' to help farmers hit by bluetongue, with the cost of getting rid of dead stock.

clock 17 August 2026 • 2 min read
'I have had farmers on the phone in tears' - Call for help with fallen stock costs as bluetongue continues to spread

Animal Health

'I have had farmers on the phone in tears' - Call for help with fallen stock costs as bluetongue continues to spread

South-West fallen stock companies have seen a huge increase in numbers

clock 14 August 2026 • 1 min read