Yorkshire: Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep
24th March 2025
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing.
“Adapt with what? Fairy dust?” ChatGPT lists farmers’ feelings about the past six months
20th March 2025
Farmer Tom asked ChatGPT to summarise farmers’ posts on the Farming Forum over the past six months, during which the sector has faced unprecedented challenges.
Record numbers of cattle culled paint ‘sobering bTB picture’ for Welsh farmers
20th March 2025
NFU Cymru said that “sobering” new figures showing a record number of cattle culled in Wales last year because of bovine TB further underline the need for change in strategy.
Asda backs out of commitment to sell only British poultry
19th March 2025
Farming leaders have stressed the importance of retailers keeping promises given to farmers, following news that Asda has moved away from its pledge to source only British poultry.
Vet urges farmers to test for abortion causes to prevent future losses
19th March 2025
A livestock vet, John Hemingway from Shropshire Farm Vets, is urging farmers to mark and test any ewes that abort this year or to submit abortion material immediately for analysis to identify the cause and prevent further catastrophic losses.
Canine DNA recovery project aims to tackle livestock worrying issue
19th March 2025
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team is a part of a pioneering project that analyses canine DNA from livestock and can be used following dog attacks.
Norfolk farmer goes all-livestock to build resilience and increase profitability
18th March 2025
A beef and sheep farmer from Norfolk has decided to move from a mixed arable to an all-livestock operation. His aim is to focus on improving farm resilience, soil health and stock performance.
Sheep meat imports to UK increased by 40% as local meat production declines
14th March 2025
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed concerns following the release of UK trade figures, which revealed a significant increase in sheep meat imported to the UK in 2024.
AIMS launches legal challenge against FSA charges
12th March 2025
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has commenced a legal action challenging the charges that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is levying on the meat industry.
Cereals hit hard, but growth forecast for other sectors – Farm Business Income report
12th March 2025
Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.
UK dairy export value achieves £1.8 billion in 2024
10th March 2025
Despite a challenging trading environment, the total value of UK dairy exports broadly matched 2023, with export values to the EU and US increasing. EU and US demand helped drive the value of UK dairy exports in 2024 to £1.8 billion.
Foot-and-mouth disease: UK introduces import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep and deer from Hungary and Slovakia
10th March 2025
The UK government has introduced special measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), after a case was confirmed in Hungary.
