It follows the acquisition of Milk and More in January 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
According to Dyfed-Powys Police, there have been more than 180 sheep stolen from farms in Wales since July
According to NFU Mutual, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m in 2023
WARNING: This article contains images which you may find upsetting. "Our family has been broken by this. We simply cannot go on farming anymore"
"Many older people in Wales will be forced to cut back further on essentials, including turning off the heating and living in cold homes, with all damaging impacts this has on health and well-being"
Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"
A group of South Wales farmers affected by prostate cancer have turned the situation around, helping those who may be at risk. Ellie Layton finds out more.
On September 18 the Sêr Cymru Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB at Aberystwyth University will be hosting its annual conference. This year the event focuses on the social dimensions of managing bovine TB in cattle