Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Shock over decision on sheep dip disposal permits in Wales 

NFU Cymru is urging Natural Resources Wales to reverse its decision to phase out permits for sheep dip disposal to land.

Avian flu prevention zone now in force across Wales

Welsh poultry farmers urged not to be complacent as AIPZ introduced in response to the growing threat of avian flu.

Mass convoy of masked hare coursers wreak havoc in Cambridgeshire

Police have apologised after dozens of 4X4s linked to hare coursing ripped through farmland and fields across the county.

Details released on human case of avian flu in England 

The infection was acquired on a farm, where the person had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds.

Damning new AHDB data sheds further light on IHT impact 

Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50ha (124 acres) or more in size will be affected by the changes to inheritance tax, AHDB analysis shows.

Essex firefighters battle farm building blaze

A fire broke out in a farm building near Marsh Road, Burnham on Crouch, on Friday (24th January).

New report shows “devastating” human cost of bovine TB

Farmers reported fear, depression, sleepless nights and persistent anger, as well as a deep sense of loss of control.

Efra chair hits back at family farm tax in letter to Starmer

Alistair Carmichael, chair of the Efra Committee, has asked to meet Keir Starmer as a matter of urgency, to discuss the impacts of the family farm tax.

Cruiser SB denied emergency authorisation for 2025

The government has confirmed that it will not grant emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB this year.

Storm Éowyn warnings upgraded to red 

Weather warnings have been updated for Storm Éowyn, which is forecast to bring disruptive winds, heavy rain and snow for some.

‘Highly uncertain’ that IHT changes will raise £500m – OBR report

A new forecast from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) casts doubt on how much money will be raised by IHT changes.

Storm Éowyn: Everything we know so far 

The Met Office is predicting Storm Éowyn will bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow for some on Friday and Saturday.

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