Wales Confirms Electronic ID for Newborn Calves
The Welsh Government has approved the introduction of electronic identification for all newborn calves, marking a significant step forward in modernising livestock traceability and disease control.
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Labour’s EU Deal Sparks Concern Among British Farmers
British farmers are bracing for major changes as Labour’s proposed “reset” deal with the European Union threatens to reshape pesticide and herbicide regulations.
Handling Livestock Safely
Incidents involving livestock are one of the most common causes of both fatal and non-fatal injury in the farm workplace. Animals can be unpredictable and
Applications Open for 2026 Grassland Derogations
The NVZ grassland derogation application window for 2026 is now open until 31 December 2025, allowing farms in NVZs to apply to raise their whole-farm nitrogen limit to 250 kg/ha.
Sheep & Goat Keepers Annual Inventory
All sheep and goat keepers in England and Wales are required to record the number of sheep and goats on their holding(s) on the 1st of December every year.