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Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

Ewes in Sanders-Carr flock did not exhibit drooling or swelling to the mouth, but instead showed more lameness and depressed-type symptoms.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Bluetongue: 10-day vaccine delay saw 15% of ewes lost on English farm

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Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

Weekly news in brief for NI farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

TB herds at 23-year low across England

TB herds at 23-year low across England

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Investigation underway as Guinness worth £115,000 stolen

Investigation underway as Guinness worth £115,000 stolen

Investigation underway as Guinness worth £115,000 stolen

NEWS 4 September 2026

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 26 August 2026

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NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

The NFU has warned that farmers are at crisis point as they call for action to ensure food security and the future of farming in Britain.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

Bluetongue cases in Britain rise but 'peak outbreak yet to come'

The number of bluetongue virus cases in the UK has risen to 493, with 473 cases confirmed in England.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

In response, the National Farmers’ Union described the package as 'an important step'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

The Met Office recorded the driest and sunniest July on record for England and Wales, with 71% of England now in drought.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

Farmer Writes: cows on full winter rations in England

We are on full winter rations again and looking to buy silage rather than wait for the chance of a late cut.

FARMER WRITES 5 August 2026

Vaccination status of infected sheep in England unknown – Department

Vaccination status of infected sheep in England unknown – Department

Sheep flocks in southwest England have been most affected by the surge in bluetongue but no information on status of flock vaccination is known.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Tech can increase yields and margin – Agrii

Lots of technology was on show at Cereals 2026, with Agrii claiming a technology-led approach can increase winter wheat yields by 0.82t/ha. Conor Kehoe reports.

CROPS 5 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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