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England’s cattle farmers locked up by bluetongue
Amy Forde
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has permitted the use of three unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in the England.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Bluetongue vaccines targeted at SE England
The new vaccines for the BTV-3 strain of the virus will depend on both supply and demand, so a phased approach is being taken initially.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
No decision on Bluetongue vaccine for UK
Three different vaccines for the BTV-3 strain of the viral disease are currently being evaluated in the UK.
Legal challenge to English badger cull
Another legal challenge has been launched in England against badger culling
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk prices get closer to Britain
The difference in milk prices paid has narrowed over the last 12 months.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour silent on UK farm budget
Farm Minister Daniel Zeichner gave some insight into Labour’s plans for farm schemes when he said the new government “will not be over-turning the applecart”.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
New UK government pressed on farm budget
Following Labour’s election win last week, the party’s spokespeople for environment and agriculture were appointed as ministers in the new government.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Average BPS payout at three-year low
In both 2020 and 2021, additional money was added into the BPS payment pot in NI.
5 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir left powerless on animal disease
The power to direct and control policy around major animal diseases in NI now lies with the UK government
15 May 2024 Northern Ireland
'Big money' required to eradicate TB
Devon vet, Dick Sibley is a strong advocate for a new approach to bovine TB
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland