Peer expresses her 'disappointment and bewilderment' but vows to fight on for tenant farmers
This week from ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã's Head of News and Business Alex Black
"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"
The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'
Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend
Wildlife groups say planned reintroductions must be speeded up to avoid conservationists releasing the animals into unsuitable habitats
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã have claimed the budget cut could see more than 500,000-acres of land taken away from nature for future generations.
Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"
APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)
Defra-funded project aims to not only improve growers' profit margins, but also reduce air pollution