Beef
Bord Bia has been called on to protect Irish beef in Britain ahead of a possible spike in beef from Brazil entering that market.
A new report on red meat retail performance in the UK has shown that red meat volumes have declined 1.5% year-on-year.
Rural Life
An investigation is underway after father and son died after falling into a slurry tank on a farm in Cheshire in the UK.
Bluetongue
Cases of bluetongue in the UK have risen to 593 so far this season, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
N.Ireland
The UK has recorded 493 cases of bluetongue so far this season according to latest official figures from Defra.
Agri Politics
English farmers are set to gain £65 million in support as the UK government aims to address the ongoing drought that is affecting the sector.
TB
The battle against TB continues in Wales, following a government announcement that two pilot projects tackling the disease will be extended.
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Agri-Business
Defra has said 270 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been confirmed in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season.
As cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) rise rapidly across England and Wales, farmers are being urged to vaccinate their livestock.
Minister Martin Heydon has travelled to the UK in an effort to promote Irish beef in what remains our largest market for agri-food products.
An operation by Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over 4t of illegal meat.
A total of 73 bluetongue cases have been confirmed in the UK since the start of the 2026/2027 season on July 1, according to Defra.
A number of local farmers in Berkshire mobilised yesterday to help emergency fire crews halt the spread of a massive grass fire.
Sheep
What' s the likelihood of recovering over 100 stolen sheep? That's what one UK farmer is wondering after 135 sheep were stolen from his farm.
The UK's National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
Keir Starmer has announced today that he intends to resign as the UK's Prime Minister, giving British farmers a chance to reflect on his time
Machinery
Czech tractor manufacturer Zetor will present its new Series 6 at Cereals, the UK arable farming...
The UK government has been warned about the impacts that post-Brexit arrangements are having on the Northern Irish veterinary sector.
UK
Falkland Estate confirmed that it has slaughtered 271 cattle on its farm after failing a Scottish government inspection for non-compliance with regulations.
Four new cases of bluetongue were detected in the UK last week as midge activity continues to ramp up amid the recent spells of warm weather.
Farmers and other red diesel users will see their fuel duty cut by over a third until the end of the year, the UK government has announced.
Tillage
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers called on the UK government to prioritise access to fuel for the arable sector this harvest.
