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Welsh Government must learn lessons from the coronavirus crisis and change course on its post-Brexit agriculture policy, focusing more on food, says Rachel Lewis-Davies, NFU Cymru’s national environment and land use adviser.

As the Agriculture Bill passes through the House of Lords, peers will be seeking to make changes to strengthen it in several areas, says Baroness McIntosh.

As an Irish farmer, it is disappointing to see my UK counterparts are unwilling to get out on the streets to protest to protect food production standards, says County Meath beef farmer Eamon Cassells.

The UK’s relationship with the EU is the most important one for the farming industry, but it’s amazing how many people forget that, says Oliver Dowding, arable farmer and agricultural spokesman for the Green Party in the south west.

Mycotoxins in straw could be impacting on pig health and performance

There is growing evidence to suggest that Johne’s disease can spread between different livestock species.

A low-cost scheme which monitors for Maedi Visna (MV) has been designed and launched with commercial sheep flocks in mind.

Farmers are being urged to be on the lookout for a spike in worm cases due to recent wetter weather.

Failing to maintain strict teat hygiene management in summer conditions can lead to deteriorating skin condition, as well as high bacteria loading and increased risk of mastitis. 

Following successful industry lobbying, Government has announced agricultural vehicles more than three and a half tonnes will be exempt from Driver CPC rules later this year, reducing the regulatory burden for farmers.