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Our second TB test was read recently with one more reactor found in the herd. The previous inconclusive reactors all passed through successfully. Hopefully this one will also show no legions, meaning no blood test is required as this normally results in more cows been taken off-farm.

An online survey has been launched to help to prepare for and prevent future threats to arable and horticultural production in Scotland.

Subscriptions for GB Potatoes, one of the new potato industry organisations formed to replace AHDB Potatoes have gone live.

Jerseys swept the board at this year’s Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with the breed taking the supreme, heifer, calf and showmanship inter-breed titles. Ellie Layton reports.

Dairy and beef farmers across the UK are being urged to draw up plans to make the most of this year’s ‘mixed bag’ silage.

Former health secretary and Conservative leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer after Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked earlier today.

Welsh farming unions have welcomed the news that more than 95 per cent of farmers claiming BPS will today (October 14) receive an advance payment of up to 70 per cent of their claim.

Livestock groups have moved to block an imminent rule change that will have a ‘massive impact’ on exports, it has been revealed.

British lamb heading back across the Atlantic is a major victory for the industry and all credit must go the levy boards and other organisations which have helped facilitate the deal.

Look out for acorns on grazing pastures this autumn, as the effects of acorn poisoning can be detrimental to livestock.