Livestock farmers

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

Defra said the new approach will use a 'data-led and scientific approach to end the badger cull by the end of this parliament'

The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection said only 'slight changes' have been made and a more 'compassionate approach' was needed

There were 213,200 calf birth registrations in Wales during the first six months of 2024, a decrease of over 10,000 calves year-on-year, according to recent figures from British Cattle Movement Service

Red Tractor interim chair Alistair Mackintosh said his focus was on improving farmers trust in Red Tractor, through 'greater transparency and increasing audit efficiency.'

A spokesperson for River Action said: "It was a genuine mistake corrected minutes later in the BBC programme"

Farmers warned the low risk so far does not rule out a potential outbreak.

With economic growth in focus for the Labour Government, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner emphasised farming’s importance at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event

From August 1 2024, Arla conventional milk will increase to 42.44ppl and organic milk to 53.31ppl

A new report demonstrates the UK sheep industry's positive role in sustainable agriculture and to identify what more can be done to progress the sector's environmental credentials