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FSA charges are currently discounted according to the number of hours involved so that smaller abattoir businesses, which require fewer hours regulation, receive a greater discount

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

Further outbreaks causing concern among border farmers

There were 4.98 million head of cattle and calves in England at June 1

On the 225th anniversary of Westmorland County Show, visitors returned to the ringside to watch an admirable show of stock exhibited across the two-day event

Farmers in England who have been shortlisted for Defra's second round of Slurry Infrastructure grant funding must complete a slurry store location and design assessment form before September 30 2024

Dr Jason Aldiss, of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, said: "With resources stretched thin due to the conflict, farmers are struggling to protect their herds, further jeopardising their livelihoods."

Working conditions, working hours and a health and safety culture are the foundations to addressing the labour challenge across pig and poultry sectors