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In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

The TB24c licence will authorise the general movement of bovine animals to a licensed slaughterhouse, allowing bTB-restricted keepers to send cattle either directly or through an approved bTB slaughter gathering to an approved slaughterhouse in England and Wales

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

George and Will Tomlinson have their eyes firmly on the future as they help to run the family dairy farm in North Wales, Emily Ashworth finds out more

Research shows fresh dairy is in high demand at food charities but there was not enough fridge space to store products

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

"Sometimes we go without eating so our children can eat. Despite already working over 80 hours, seven days a week, I was told I would need to get another job. It is appalling"

Met Office says 10 English counties experienced wettest September on record

As processors announce the latest farmgate milk prices, Cedric Porter takes a look at the outlook for dairy