Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force

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Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force

玩偶姐姐 said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and health

Chris Brayford

01 July 2025 鈥� 8 min read

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"We already have a lot of mental health issues within farming and this is going to cause more stress. It is not so bad now, but as soon as we get to that busy trading time, farmers are going to suffer and trade is going to suffer."

Cross-border trade of livestock across the UK could be made 'impossible' by new bluetongue restrictions, with farmers already counting the cost of lost sales, the sector has warned. As of today (July...

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