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Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

The Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner attended the Farm Tenancy Forum for the first time since being elected into Government

Graham Redman, partner at agribusiness consultants The Andersons Centre said the business aspect of farming was pressing on the farming community ‘even more so than ever before', and he urged farmers to look beyond the headline figures on Government environmental schemes, which he said could look appealing but came with ‘obligations' and ‘costs'

Cumbrian sheep farmer and author James Rebanks reflects on his decision to turn down the invite to apply for a non-executive director at Defra

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chair of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers - John Thorley

Chief executive of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Christopher Price said: "In May, the previous Government promised £3m to support the creation of new and mobile abattoirs though the Farming Investment Fund. Since then we have heard nothing"

²ÝÁñÉçÇø in England who have been shortlisted for Defra's second round of Slurry Infrastructure grant funding must complete a slurry store location and design assessment form before September 30 2024

With cases of bluetongue now reported as far north as Yorkshire, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to the UK, Welsh and Scottish Chief Veterinary Officers on the current situation

The former Scottish Secretary of State was appointed after standing unopposed for the role

The widow of farmer Rocky Poulson, who ended his life four days after a farm inspection, reflects on the similarities between what happened to her husband and the tragic case of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life after Ofsted inspectors said they would downgrade the school from outstanding to the lowest grade - inadequate