Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million
This marks The Crown Estate's first acquisition of a rural estate since 2014, and is part of its new rural strategy to create ‘long-term value for the industry'
Tenant Farmers Association chief executive George Dunn said it was a ‘huge frustration' that after years of ‘financial mismanagement' by Peterborough City Council it has decided to get rid of a ‘significant area' of its farms estate
"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"
Ten dairy farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and two in Ayrshire have been given 12 months' notice
"The report clearly shows that crofting not only delivers economically, but also for the environment, land management, community, health and for culture"
"I foresee years of friction if this goes ahead"
According to a survey from Arla, more than half of Britain's dairy farmers are finding it more difficult than ever to recruit
Deputy First Minister says schemes will help build on-farm resilience for future generations
Mr Ireland also said clauses in tenancy agreements for ‘agricultural use only' must change as they do not fit with the ‘entrepreneurial' ambition of tenants