Agriculture17 hrs agoVets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delaysThe government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.17 hrs ago3 days agoFarmer, 87, suffered 'unsurvivable' injuries after being struck by cowDavid Ewan was taken to hospital after the incident in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, but could not be saved.3 days ago3 days agoThatchers warn of growing straw shortagesThatchers say they are facing a shortage of straw, putting them out of work for months at a time.3 days ago4 days agoBluetongue restrictions in place for at least two yearsA restricted zone for Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire will be put in place on Thursday.4 days ago4 days agoHeatwaves and drought lead to early grape harvestWhile many farmers count the cost of the hot, dry summer, some have benefited from the conditions.4 days ago4 days agoHeatwaves ruined 40% of our peppers, says growerLea Valley Growers' Association says it has lost 27,000kg of sweet peppers during picking season.4 days ago5 days agoGaps in evidence on vaccinating badgers against TB, researchers sayResearchers want increased monitoring of the vaccination's impact on the disease and a review of the evidence.5 days ago6 days agoCalls for action on bluetongue affecting livestockFarmers say they are having to wait to get vaccines for the disease affecting their livestock.6 days ago6 days ago'Too hot for ice cream' - summer's impact on tradeFigures from the UK and Channel Islands say the summer has been the hottest on record.6 days ago...
