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The move was aiming to speed up the process of providing results with ‘significant delays’ being reported with the Pirbright Institute seeing a substantial backlog

With bluetongue cases rising across England, Wales and Scotland, we take a look at the myths circulating around the farming community

NFU representatives and farmers discuss the latest on the bluetongue crisis, emergency funding for high fallen stock numbers, and strategies to better protect farm businesses in the future.

Manufacturers often commit to production volumes ‘many months' before the season begins.

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

Applications for support are based on eligibility

Chief reporter Rachael Brown said there has been some unhelpful finger pointing around who vaccinated and who did not, but where is the accountability from Government and where is the financial investment and support?

With 13 confirmed bluetongue cases in Wales, NFU Cymru has stressed the importance of vaccination and early reporting to control the spread of the virus

AHDB has urged farmers to book their place now