Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?
Rocky Poulson ended his life four days after a farm inspection which found 18 sheep had been tagged with incorrect-coloured ear tags
NFU vice president, David Exwood said this is 'not about tenant vs landlord, but how we make the relationship work better for both parties
Industry leaders say urgent action is needed to address issues such as TB, the supply chain and environment following two years of Stormont stalemate
Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks
The Animal and Plant Health Agency said 70 cases of the virus had been reported on 43 farms in Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk since November 11
90% of farmers who took part in the survey said they were in favour of appointing a Tenant Farming Commissioner to oversee the sector
Defra said an owner would be committing a criminal offence if they did not have a certificate of exemption
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NFU deputy president, Tom Bradshaw said the industry was ‘seeing austerity in action', adding APHA were doing everything it could within its budget, but Government must give them better resources