Skipton Auction Mart’s latest Craven Dairy Auction (12th April) was the most successful of the year to date, with more buyers present for stock of all classes and ages.

The British Meat Processors Association says dismissing trade disruption at the borders as short term ‘teething problems’ is no longer credible, as it publishes its Brexit Impact Report.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the launch of a new initiative exploring a structured approach to controlling sheep scab – and looks forward to coordinating the work in South West England.