UK farming

Farmers still 'fearful' of bluetongue as restrictions eased

Movements have been restricted since bluetongue virus was discovered at a farm near Bangor in November.

Luke Abblitt says he has so far delivered more than 25 tonnes of spuds to customers.

Experts say the level of data-gathering being achieved could result in healthier bees.

Students at Reaseheath are busy lambing and are working shifts to maintain the flock.

The wet weather is hampering farmers getting their slurry storage tanks emptied after winter.

The highly contagious foot and mouth disease spread rapidly, and millions of livestock was slaughtered.

Farmers say illegal dumping of waste is "relentless", with councils getting thousands of reports.

Long-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.

This Farming Life returns with a brand‑new series, following five farming families.

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