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Like nearly every other industry in the country, agriculture is experiencing incredible challenges due to Covid-19, yet Welsh farmers remain in the dark as to what support, if any, they might receive, says Andrew RT Davies, Welsh Shadow Rural Affairs Minister.

A total reduction of 5ppl will see farmers supplying Medina Dairy receive 20.75ppl on all litres effective from May 1 in addition to delayed payments until May 4, rather than April 27 as previously stated.

A new system of virtual farm inspections developed by Red Tractor to uphold standards during the coronavirus lockdown could change the way auditing takes place after the pandemic is over.

Farmers should not be concerned about stocks of farm medicines or vaccines during the current pandemic, but do need to plan ahead.

The British Sheep Dairying Association (BSDA) has voiced its concerns about the future viability of member businesses with processors cancelling sheep milk orders as a result of the spreading virus.

For the first time the Border and Lakeland Holstein Club spring dairy bull sale at Carlisle was staged completely online with trade topping at 4,600gns to average almost £2,600.

Recent milk market turmoil due to Covid-19 impact on supply chains has led to a series of dairy crisis meetings taking place across industry to seek ‘meaningful action’ and avoid a national catastrophe.

51AVÊÓƵgroups have joined forces to help farmers navigate the cashflow crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with banks being urged to be ’flexible’.Ìý

Freshways is the latest processor to further cut and delay milk payments with its boss citing ‘choked up’ markets as a result of Covid-19 making it more difficult to handle surplus milk.

Farmers and crofters across Scotland have united to produce a video to reassure the general public they will continue to work hard to feed the nation as the Covid-19 lockdown continues.