Chief executive of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Christopher Price said: "In May, the previous Government promised £3m to support the creation of new and mobile abattoirs though the Farming Investment Fund. Since then we have heard nothing"
With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation
Having travelled far and wide, Martin Sætre has finally found home farming in Norway, and keeping the small family farm alive is one of main missions. Emily Ashworth finds out more
According to Dyfed-Powys Police, there have been more than 180 sheep stolen from farms in Wales since July
According to NFU Mutual, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m in 2023
Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland
20 ewes and 20 lambs were stolen from a farm near Kinross
With #LoveLambWeek nearly over, Emily Ashworth looks into whether lamb needs an image overhaul
Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"
Scottish Government has made a commitment to support the scheme until 2026