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A collaboration between scientists in Scotland and The Netherlands has found that a lack of ‘social distancing’ between sheep is almost exclusively responsible for the spread of the virus that causes the chronic viral disease

But a drop in English lamb numbers has offset the increases

Jane King will leave her role no later than September 2021

Ease and accessibility of virtual livestock sales has seen auction marts invest in digital technology in response to fluctuating Covid-19 restrictions.

Defra’s new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme must stop the uplands from being destocked and wilded by stealth, says Phil Stocker, chief executive of the National Sheep Association.

Increased grassland reseeding with specialist leys and strategic use of different forage crops has led to a transformation in the performance of the Roberts family’s sheep and beef business.

Following a fantastic entry into the Farmers Guardian summer shows competition the overall winner has now been chosen.

The industry has reacted with disappointment after an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports was rejected

Women make up just 36 per cent of the meat industry’s workforce

Ministers have been urged to take action on the threats to the sugar and sheep industries as the end of the Brexit transition period approaches.