2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (508+ words) The biggest single-day ram sale in Europe is set to take place in the Scottish Borders despite disease restrictions imposed on much of neighbouring Dumfries and Galloway after cases of bluetongue were detected. More than 4,300 rams across 17 breeds will go…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (145+ words) Britain is producing less food now than 30 years ago, with lower levels of self sufficiency in 10 out of 11 key food stuffs grown by UK farmers. That’s according to a new report from the National Farmers Union which argues that food…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (634+ words) One of the largest fruit and vegetable producers in the country said it has lost up to 40% of its peppers due to British heatwaves. Lea Valley Growers' Association, which produces about three-quarters of Britain's cucumbers and sweet peppers in glasshouses…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (475+ words) Politicians have called for a bluetongue taskforce to be created after hearing of issues faced by farmers. Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, called for action while meeting Cumbrian farmers with MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (492+ words) Cases of bluetongue virus, which can be fatal to some livestock, have spread to new parts of the West Midlands, according to the latest figures. The number of confirmed cases rose to 38 with Staffordshire showing the biggest increase, as four…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (661+ words) Conservationists trying to reintroduce the corncrake to Yorkshire say they're "very hopeful" the rare bird could once again flourish in the county. Over the summer, a number of captivity-reared corncrakes have been released into the wild as part of the…...