"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"
The meeting took place on Helen Drinkall's upland beef and sheep farm in Lancashire and it was a chance for the Minister to see the issues upland farmers still have with the Sustainable Farming Incentive
NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the Government needed to take decisive action in addressing the ‘alarming rise’ in illegal imports of sheepmeat
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã have expressed concern about the Government's decision to potentially scrap the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill
"It was carnage. The faces of the sheep were all savaged by a dog."
Property consultancy Berrys said farmers could face tax bills of £600,000 if inheritance tax is scrapped
RPA says funds along with scheme payments will 'release a further £401 million’ into the rural economy
Government says rollout reflects its commitment to back nation's farmers
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã warned the low risk so far does not rule out a potential outbreak.
Defra says the work to address a lack of farmer confidence has already begun