Wales' Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said ‘steady progress' was being made in tackling bovine TB, but 'good biosecurity' on-farm was the best way to keep infection out
NFU Cymru criticised Red Tractor for ignoring the needs of devolved nations in their proposed environment module
Baroness Kate Rock said with many of the responses from the Government packed into the 51AVÊÓÆµTenancy forum, a lot was resting on its success, adding that the sector needed to start seeing ‘proactive thoughtful support'
The Government rejected the committee's calls to establish a 'National Working Group on Suicide Prevention' specific to agricultural and veterinary occupations
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Red Tractor chair, Christine Tacon said they will not progress with the implementation of any new standards or additional modules until the first NFU independent review focused on Red Tractor governance is completed
The National Rural Crime Unit said:Ìý"These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward
The union urged the Department for Transport to accelerate the process of returning land to former landowners, adding theÌýlonger the delay, the greater the chance of issues arising
Ulster Farmers' Union president said the decision was a 'major blow' for livestock farmers, adding farming families have been on their knees due to this disease for generations
The Government hoped the feed products would enter the market from 2025