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An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) has been found in a single hive in an apiary in the Stanley area of Perthshire.

Landowners could cash in on strong demand for housing as developers capitalise on the Government’s ambitious house-building targets. Rural Ventures Kim Walton looks at how farmers can be sure they are getting the best offer

A major new report released in Brussels has highlighted the contribution of plant breeding to sustainable agriculture in Europe, both historically over the coming decades.

The Welsh Government has formed a new cabinet after the recent election and I found some of the appointments interesting and slightly concerning, especially around the portfolios that affect this industry.

Importing bee packages and colonies directly from European countries is no longer allowed since the Brexit transition period ended and beekeepers are now feeling the effects.

Farmers were losing £26/head in the first quarter of the year

Arla said it would be welcome news for their farmers who are becoming ‘increasingly pressured’ by rising on farm costs

Industry has renewed its safety calls after two people were killed in separate farm incidents a day apart. 

The UK pesticides’ regulatory authority has confirmed the imminent withdrawal of a number of key seed treatments widely used by UK vegetable growers.

A nationwide survey to identify priority livestock diseases and syndromes has highlighted the need to encourage uptake of existing animal health initiatives, industry leaders have said.