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Brazil has been given until September 3 2026 to prove that its beef and poultry does not pose a human health risk

Chief vets warn the peak of the virus is still yet to come

The Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour said one vet told her it took an hour to report a bluetongue incident

Agri-tech businesses can now apply for a share of £20m to develop cutting-edge robotics and automation in UK agriculture

The Countryside Alliance has accused the UK government of worsening wildfire risks by continuing to ban heather burning on deep peat

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne shares why farming should be a top career choice for young people

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

With Andy Burnham poised to become Prime Minister next week, the farming sector now waits to see if Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds survives the cabinet reshuffle

Baroness Hayman of Ullock defended large farms in a House of Lords debate, highlighting their role in national food security

Defra urges eligible farms to submit their application 'as soon as possible'