Suffolk sheep farmer Stephen Cobbald has explained the difficulty of farming in a bluetongue restricted zone
"It moves me to tears hearing how challenging it is for our farmers at the minute dealing with this awful virus"
The Government said there have also been two further cases in North East Lincolnshire
"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"
Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend
APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)
"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"
APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023
Essex MP Kemi Badenoch says countryside residents 'should feel safe in their homes'
Two men who stole more than £350,000 worth of farm equipment from 13 farms have been jailed for almost seven years.