Mr Muir asked chief veterinary officer (CVO) Brian Dooher to carry out a review into the department’s bovine TB (bTB) programme.

Muir says he will not shy away from difficult decisions on tackling bovine TB

Farmers in Wales will not be expected to have a minimum of 10% tree cover on their land, after changes to a controversial subsidy scheme.

Welsh Government announces changes to controversial farming payment scheme

It comes as farmers plan to take part in an Ulster Farmers’ Union rally in Lisburn on Monday evening.

NI MPs call for rethink of agricultural inheritance tax

In the Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves announced changes to the way inheritance tax will be applied to farms with over £1 million of assets.

Farmer claims budget is 'kick in the teeth' for 'industry on its knees'

HSENI figures show some 53 people were killed on farms between January 2013 and December 2022.

Agriculture action plan aims to prevent deaths on farms

Jersey's Gross Domestic Product has increased by 7.3%, with the rise mainly attributed to growth in the financial sector. 

Jersey's GDP rises by 7.3%

French scientists have been monitoring Jersey cows on a Normandy farm in a quest to reduce the amount of 'flatulence' and methane cow herds produce.

New blood test helps reduce carbon 'hoofprint' of 'gassy' cow herds

Elliw Grug Davies was names Young Handler of the Year at the Young British Farming Awards.

Ten-year-old crowned best in the UK at farming awards

Romney sheep graze the grass around the dormant vines at Nyetimber's Manor Vineyard at West Chiltington in West Sussex. The herd from a local farm form part of Nyetimber's sustainability program and are utilised for vineyard maintenance, keeping the grass low, reducing the risk of frost, maintaining grass leys on the estate and saving the cost of fuel for mowing. Along with keeping the weeds in check their droppings aid localised microflora and microfauna. Picture date: Friday February 11, 2022.

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Norwich Livestock Market has cancelled its sheep sale at Hall Road on Saturday, but the cattle sale will still go ahead.

Sheep sale cancelled following rise in cases of bluetongue

Bluetongue - which is not dangerous to humans but could affect livestock - has now been confirmed in three animals on two new premises in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Three more cases of bluetongue are found in livestock

Farmers are being warned about bluetongue - which could affect livestock but is not dangerous to humans.

UK's first summer case of bluetongue found at farm

It's one of three clubs bidding for the title, and will be heading to Yorkshire to find out who's won at the end of the month. 

One of the smallest young farmers' clubs in Wales vying to be Best in Britain

Guernsey residents came together to watch dressage performers, trampolinists, and a 'bubbleologist' at this year's West Show.

Thousands attend Guernsey's 101st West Show

Farming methods have evolved massively over the years from basic, handheld tools to the modern, sophisticated machinery being used today.

Cow 'Fitbits' and self-driving tractors, how tech is changing farming

Hylton Murray-Philipson, who runs Blaston Farm, switched to regenerative farming methods after noticing his soil was 'lifeless'. 

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