Podcasts about bluetongue

Livestock moving from England to Wales will have to be tested from next month. The Welsh Government says that once the whole of England becomes a restricted zone for the bluetongue disease on the first of July, animals will have to test negative for the disease before they can go into Wales. There have been no cases of bluetongue in Wales, or in Scotland this year. There the government also decided earlier this month that animals should be tested if they're coming from a restricted zone. Earlier this week the Livestock Auctioneers Association warned on this programme that limiting the movement of animals across the boarders would be 'catastrophic'. As the UN Oceans summit in Nice draws to a close, it's hoped that more countries will ratify a High Seas Treaty and so bring it into force. This agreement was made two years ago to put 30% of international waters into marine protected areas by 2030. However even within those areas, bottom trawling is allowed. Bottom trawling is already banned in some English waters and the government is consulting on plans to extend that ban. We speak to Michael Kaiser professor of fisheries conservation at the Lyell centre at Heriot Watt University. All week we've been following the journey from field to bread bin - and today we're at the millers. 85% percent of the wheat used for our bread is grown and milled in the UK. We import about 15 percent of bread wheat from Canada and Germany. We visit a miller in Essex who can trace his milling roots right back to the Domesday book. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on farm business diversification. Show Notes 00:33 News in Brief 05:08 Policy Briefs – Programme for Government 2025-2026, 2025 Climate Change Committee Report, Next Generation Farming – Apprenticeships, Bluetongue (BTV) Virus Vaccine, Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS), Key Dates. 15:33 Cereals – Global Supply Risks Mount, Demand-Side Developments, Malting Barley & Feed Barley, Rapeseed Mixed Market, Oats, Overall Outlook. 22:13 Beef – Young bull numbers impacting on prices, Strong demand for manufacturing beef, Store Cattle Trade Back, Room for more? 29:02 Sheep – UK EU Strategic Partnership, Sheep Trade, Export Market, Protein Consumption 33:18 Milk – Production data, Farm-gate prices, Dairy commodities and market indicators, Antimicrobial resistance in calves, Rabobank global outlook  39:22 Sector focus – Farm Diversification. 51:05 Further articles – Croft Diversification, Reducing Antimicrobial Use in Scottish Dairy Farms, A couple more cows per herd each year would realise Scotland's economic potential by 2030, Grain Marketing Podcast, Bluetongue, Bee Health Awareness Day FAS Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - FAS Other Links: The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Scotland's Carbon Budgets Report 2025 Lantra Scotland - land based pre-apprenticeship scotland@lantra.co.uk Report your use of the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine - GOV.UK GOV.uk - Bluetongue: news, information and guidance for livestock keepers GOV.WALES The Scottish Government - gov.scot QMS article: two more cows per herd per year The Cargill 2025 Protein Profile Report Scottish Farm Business Income: Annual Estimates for 2023-2024

Vi starter ud med en opdatering på mælke- og kødsituationen. Dagens episode kommer som titlen siger til at handle om udtagning af lavbundsarealer i forbindelse med kravene fra den grønne trepartsaftale. Til det har vi inviteret Torben Kragh en tur i studiet. Tilbage i marts måned indgik Torben i en handel med Naturstyrelsen, om at sælge sine ejendomme på baggrund af en jordomfordeling i området. Hvordan det er gået og hvorfor han valgte at gøre det, kan i høre meget mere om i episoden. Vi slutter af med at vende Bluetongue og mund- og klovsyge, samt lidt omkring de nye fusionsplaner mellem Arla og DMK, inden Palle Jakobsen går på med en opdatering. I Mælketanken sætter Kjartan Poulsen og Arne Dahl fokus på LDMs arbejde. LDM beskæftiger sig med alle de store - og små - politiske sager, der har en betydning for mælkeproducenterne! Så læn dig tilbage i traktoren og lyt med, når Mælketanken udkommer 2. fredag i måneden - hele året rundt!

On today's REX daily Podcast, Dom talks with Melanie Brown, an ex-pat New Zealander living in London, about her restaurant, The Laundry in Brixton, hosting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and her close affinity with the NZ wine industry... He talks with Angus NZ magazine editor Jackie Harrigan about the Autumn edition, where she travelled to gather the stories and which properties and personalities are featured... And he talks with Richard Newson, an ex-pat New Zealander living in Germany, about Blue Tongue, Foot and Mouth and the new coalition government. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Richard Newson, an ex-pat New Zealander living in Germany, about Blue Tongue, Foot and Mouth and the new coalition government. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In this simulcast with our Agonomics podcast, David Eudall turns his attention to the bluetongue virus which poses a big threat to the beef, lamb and dairy sectors. He's joined by AHDB colleagues to learn more about the Battle Bluetongue campaign as well as a vaccine finance calculator that can help farmers work out what they'll spend or save defending their stock.Bluetongue resources:Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDBBTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDBBTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | AHDBIf you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.ukSign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Mark Hausted og Jesper Arnth - bedre kendt som A-holdet, er samlet igen. Vi starter med at høre, hvordan den seneste måned er gået, for der sker mange ting, når foråret først er over os! Hos Jesper er de ved at være færdige med at vaccinere imod Bluetongue, og det er godt nyt, for det har været svært at få leveret nok vacciner. Der er desværre også sket en arbejdsulykke på ejendommen, som Jesper sætter ord på. Hos Mark er der gode nyheder, for Hausted Jersey er nemlig blevet godkendt til hjerte to. Og så er han kommet i bestyrelsen i Jysk Landboforening, så han kan tilbringe lidt mere tid samme med Jesper… Som i øvrigt er blevet suppleant for Christian Lund i L&F. Vi skal også tale om årets Kvægkongres, som både Jesper og Mark har været forbi. De har været til mange spændende indlæg, og har selvfølgelig også været forbi ‘den lokale' bar efterfølgende. Der er kvægnørderi på programmet, når Anders, i selskab med fagspersoner fra branchen, fylder dine ører med sjov og spændende kvægsnak. Det bliver underholdende, når både erfarne og mindre erfarne gæsteværter kommer forbi studiet! Malkekvæg præsenteres i samarbejde med GLS-A og Ribers Maskinimport.

Our new CattleCast presenter, Zoe Shepherd, is joined by Joe Henry and Laura Chesters to talk about Bluetongue – and how vets can engage their farm clients in constructive conversations on this important issue. Joe has worked predominantly as a sheep and beef vet in Northumberland for 25 years. He works for Black Sheep Farm Health and has been President of the Sheep Veterinary Society. Laura is a fellow BCVA Board Member, working in farm practice at LLM Farm Vets. Both Laura and Jo have been representing farm vets on the Ruminant Health and Welfare Group, with AHDB, to collaborate with sector stakeholders to find ways to respond to the recent spread of Bluetongue. *Information was correct at time of recording.*MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En ny stikprøveundersøgelse viser, at Bluetongue-smitten har haft godt fat i malkekvægsbesætningerne. Arlas regnskab glæder bestyrelsesformanden. Vandløbene har det værre end hidtil antaget og så har landmand fået bøder for at køre gylle ud i frostvejr.

The first sound Claire Smith heard when she landed in Australia from the UK was the carolling song of a nearby magpie. That was enough to make her fall in love with Australian wildlife.Very quickly, Claire poured all her energy into looking after injured animals, which seemed funny for a girl who grew up in the English countryside the daughter of a hunting dog master.She began volunteering for wildlife rescue groups, and caring for animals at home, where at one stage she had 43 baby birds in her garage.Claire went on to build the first kangaroo hospital in Queensland, and created the state's first volunteer-run 24-hour wildlife rescue service.Claire Smith has been named the 2025 Local Hero for Queensland, in the Australian of the Year Awards.This episode of Conversations touches on conservation, the environment, wildlife carers, kangaroos on the road, what to do when you hit a kangaroo, birding, birds, foxhunting, hunting, native wildlife, pests, animal husbandry.

DNR Conservation Officer Aron Arthur talks about the deer harvest, Blue Tongue disease update, renewing hunting and fishing licenses, and snowmobile safety reminders.

Are Welfare and Performance Mutually Exclusive in Equestrian Sport? This week, we're bringing you something significant - a recorded presentation by Dr. David Marlin from March 2023, all about SLO—Social Licence to Operate.This presentation predates some of the major welfare controversies that have recently hit the headlines: the military horses galloping through London, the Blue Tongue outcry, and the shockwaves caused by a dressage rider's training video.David has been at the forefront of the SLO conversation for years, and we believe now is the perfect time to revisit this critical topic. His presentation reminds us what's truly at stake—the trust and acceptance that allow us to keep enjoying our horses, our sports, and our industry. If we don't take Social Licence seriously, we risk losing it all—for our hobby, our profession, and for the horses we care about so deeply.David's presentation is titled - Are Welfare and Performance Mutually Exclusive in Equestrian Sport?You can watch the full presentation on YouTube or on the AskAnimalweb.com website, but for now, enjoy this powerful audio recording. Feel free to comment on our social platforms or email us. Thank you for tuning in!----To find out more about becoming a member >>> AskAnimalweb.comNot a Member? Join for as little as £6 a month or £8 on a month-by-month basis to access all the test results and have a say in what we test and investigate next. For this, you also get access to all past and future webinars, videos, podcasts, and articles, the opportunity to take part in testing and research and SOOOO much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Fiona Lovatt from Flock Health joins us on this week's OviCast to talk about the bluetongue situation in the UK.  Fiona gives us a description of the condition and explains the impact it has on livestock. We discuss the spread of it in Europe and the UK and the control measures put in place to limit its impact and how they work.  We also discuss the role of vaccination and how this differs from previous serotypes encountered.  More information on bluetongue can be found on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's website at:https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cd6c0-bluetongue-virus/   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

UK agriculture faces a huge skills gap – with lots of opportunities for people wanting to work in the sector or start their own agri-business.In this episode, we find out how UK farming is encouraging new entrants into the industry – and how to carve a career in agriculture.We visit the New Scientist Live festival of ideas at London's ExCel centre, where food and farming innovation is centre stage in front of 25,000 visitors.Agriculture is very much a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) sector keen to attract more urban youngsters.We look at opportunities around industry apprenticeships in agricultural engineering, plant science and livestock technology.For more information about the career opportunities mentioned in this episode, please explore the links below:The Institute for Agriculture and HorticultureLantra John Deere Apprentice ProgrammeKWS careersRothamsted ResearchLEAF (Linking Environment & Farming)We Are Land Based EngineeringLondon City Farms & Community Gardens AssociationTo make a donation to Vauxhall City Farm 50th anniversary appeal, please visit https://vauxhallcityfarm.org/50th-anniversary-appeal/This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was conceived, written, produced and hosted by Johann Tasker.Additional reporting by Philip Case, Charlie Reeve and Louise Impey.To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Bluetongue disease continues to affect livestock across England, and into Wales. The virus, which can be fatal to sheep, is transmitted by biting midges, which breed in warm temperatures. Over the last few weeks, DEFRA has increased the areas where animal movements are restricted. We speak to a breeder in Suffolk whose pedigree flock is under lockdown because of the restrictions. He's been unable to sell his rams at market and has criticised the government for not tackling the disease sooner. He feels he should be compensated. Defra says it's taking prompt action to mitigate the spread of the disease.All week we're discussing wine, and in England, sparkling white wine has been going from strength to strength. That's attracted interest and investment from one of the world's best known Champagne houses. Taittinger has opened a vineyard near Canterbury in Kent and will soon be bottling its first wine from there. Listeners have told us they can't get hold of semi skimmed organic milk in the supermarket. We speak to a dairy consultant to find out why. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

This week, we spoke with Adam on why the UK and Bord Bia beef price tracker are ahead of Irish prices. Darren shares insights on the potential impact of blue tongue and Aidan updates on how farms facing a winter feed shortage are managing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had record attendance at our European Dairy Market Outlook & Risk Management Forum in Dublin Ireland last week. I talk with John Lancaster about what we learned from talking to the attendees about Bluetongue and the butter market.

Charles O'Donnell, Louise Hickey and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Budget 2025: Allocations to department schemes;Budget 2025: Tax reliefs for farmers and RZLT;EPA State of the Environment Report;Latest TB figures and further bluetongue concerns;Kepak Westmeath investment;Quality Milk Awards and Environmental Sustainability Awards.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

On Episode 143 of The Green Way Outdoors Podcast, the team is joined by Dr. Sonja Christensen to discuss the following topics: - Sonja's background and current position in the Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University - How Wildlife Departments vary from state to state in their interactions with the public - The two sides to most outdoor controversies - Negative factors that are impacting the future of deer hunting - Sonja's first experience wrestling a deer - The history of CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) and the progress toward testing - Transmission of CWD - Concerns regarding Michigan's deer population numbers - Checking a harvested deer for disease in the field - Other deer diseases: EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) and TB (Tuberculosis) - Jeff challenges Sonja with a case study Watch our HISTORY Channel show on:  - HISTORY - TUBI Follow us on: - Facebook  - Instagram - Twitter - Youtube - Our Website

Dr David Marlin discusses Blue TongueWhat do we know?What do we THINK we know?What do we NEED to know?Why have we only been seeing images fairly recently?What can we learn from the photos we have seen? And why photos can't tell us everything we need.David also discusses a small pilot survey about Blue Tongue and what could be causing it.-----------------------------------------To find out more about becoming a member >>> AskAnimalweb.comNot a Member? Join for as little as £6 a month or £8 on a month-by-month basis to access all the test results and have a say in what we test and investigate next. For this, you also get access to all past and future webinars, videos, podcasts, and articles, the opportunity to take part in testing and research and SOOOO much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve's back with the week in agriculture. More on miscanthus from some growers. The Bluetongue restricted area grows, we explain. And CLA Director Cath Crowther returns from maternity leave - what's waiting in her in-tray? Sean Sparling has a crop report and some timely agronomy advice, we'll check the livestock and grain markets and the weather for the week to come.

Listen now to get the latest from Adam Woods on the potential revamp of Bord Bia schemes, a flying cattle trade as well as breed bonuses. Amy Forde discusses the expected funding for an IBR scheme in next week's budget and the latest on the UK bluetongue front. Meanwhile, Noel Bardon chats about organic targets and how they're falling short in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the first doses of bluetongue vaccine arrive in the UK, affected farms are to be surveyed about the impact of this latest outbreak. Unexploded Second World War bombs are one of the hazards for those aiming to restore a Welsh bog, Crymlyn bog sits alongside some major parts of Swansea's industrial heritage - an area targeted by the Luftwaffe.Farmers have been asked to comment on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework for England. The consultation closed this week - with the new Labour government promising a major overhaul in order to deliver more housing, infrastructure and green energy.Presented by Steffan MessengerProduced by Alun Beach

The Labour Party conference is underway in Liverpool. Last week we heard from the Liberal Democrats and next week we'll report on the Conservative Party conference. Agriculture is a devolved issue, so the budget and how it's spent is up to governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed spoke at the Labour conference. He told us a land use framework will be published before Christmas, but details of funding for farmers will have to waiting until the chancellor's autumn budget.All week we're hearing how plans for new infrastructure are affecting farmers and their land. A row over whether farm land in North Yorkshire should be turned into a solar farm is going before a public inquiry. The tenant farmers at Eden Farm, Old Malton say a solar farm would make their business unviable. The developer says it's listened to feedback, and reduced the solar farm's size by a third.The number of cases of bluetongue disease in cattle and sheep has risen to 97. As a result the restriction zone has been redrawn and now covers all Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, all Greater London, Surrey and West Sussex. Previous restrictions in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and East Yorkshire remain in place.Apple growers tell us how the weather this year's affected them. One cider producer in Somerset says he's lost trees because of waterlogged orchards and the yield is way down. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, host Peggy Coffeen dives into the current landscape of dairy markets with Curtis Bosma from HighGround Dairy. The episode starts by giving listeners an overview of recent trends in dairy futures, including notable gains in Class III and Class IV prices and the implications for dairy producers. Curtis shares insights on the influence of managed money in the commodity markets and what this indicates about future market movements.Throughout the episode, Curtis discusses the critical impact of diseases such as the Blue Tongue virus in Europe and the H5N1 avian influenza in California. He highlights how these events affect global and local dairy production and what dairy farmers need to watch for regarding their milk supply and pricing. Curtis also offers advice on how dairy producers can navigate these tumultuous times by leveraging risk management strategies.The episode wraps up with an in-depth conversation about valuing corn silage, especially during the current harvest season. Curtis breaks down the various factors that should be considered, from managing shrinkage to understanding the financial implications of either growing or purchasing corn silage. This timely discussion is aimed at helping dairy farmers make informed decisions about their feed strategy to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. Grab your September Market Report Here:  https://marketing.highgrounddairy.com/producer-market-update-september-2024. Information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a solicitation to buy or sell commodities.  Opinions expressed are current opinions as of September 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. CST and only represent the views of the speaker and not those of HighGround Trading, unless otherwise expressly noted.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 18th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

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There is a huge lack of clarity around the Blue Tongue Virus and its impact, spread symptoms and longer term risks on the UK livestock industry. I have a long chat with Phil Stocker, CEO of the National sheep association who is generally respected as an expert in the disease. Using questions raised on social media as well as my own inquisitiveness, Phil dispels some myths as well as providing some essential clarification on the situation.

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In this episode, we look at the future of the UK potato sector with a special visit to the Potato Days UK event at Dyson Farming.With the crop under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, we find out how potato growers and processors are reducing greenhouse gas emissions.We discuss the role regenerative agriculture has when it comes to potato production – a crop which involves moving huge amounts of soil.And we look at the latest research on biostimulants and ask: do they really work and what is the science behind them?We also discuss prospects for budget cuts at Defra, the latest on the UK bluetongue outbreak and vaccines for combating bovine tuberculosis.This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The Government plans to cut the budget for nature friendly farming in England by £100m, according to a report in the Guardian. It claims that civil service sources say the cut is needed to help fill a £22 billion treasury shortfall. The reduced spending could affect the new Sustainable Farming Incentive which replaces the old EU system, paying farmers for environmental benefits produced on their land. Nature and farming groups have reacted with consternation. We ask how significant would a cut of £100m be.All this week we are looking at how land use is changing, as public and private investment is brought in to fund environmental schemes. With increasing green finance opportunities, more and more companies are stepping in to broker deals between farmers and investors. Natergall's business model is to deliver ecological restoration on its own land and that of others, and to commercialise the results.Rural areas across England are in danger of becoming 'pharmacy deserts', as medicine providers across the country continue to consolidate and close smaller branches. That's according to the National Pharmacy Association, which has published a study showing that over the last two years, nearly nine in ten council areas in England have lost pharmacies. It found that rural areas often rely on fewer providers, so are harder hit by closures.A new report has revealed that part of the seabed off Devon which had been trashed by years of trawling and dredging is being revitalised. Research by the University of Plymouth shows that within just 10 years the former shellfish reef has been transformed.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

The government has agreed to the use of 3 vaccines within the UK - subject to licence - to try and stop the spread of bluetongue. It follows of confirmation of the infection on a new premises in Yorkshire. Bluetongue is a virus carried by biting midges blown into the UK from northern Europe - it's currently widespread in the Netherlands. It is unpleasant for animals that contract it and can result in death. We get the latest from the UK's Chief Vet.We visit a temperate rainforest in West Wales, where the trees are thick with ferns, lichens and mosses. The expansion of the forest is being funded by an insurance company - so what part should corporate money play in the future of conservation?And if you were looking for a perfect place to grow fruit and veg, the West Highlands of Scotland might not be the first place that springs to mind. But we meet a group of food producers in the Lochaber area, who work together to sell their produce online, and say they're showing that it is possible to grow an impressive variety of fruit and vegetables in the area, despite poor soil, hilly terrain and a wet and windy climate. Their secret? Composting!Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

Episode #84 of Daffy's Round Table!On todays episode we are joined once again by James from top shelf geckos! This is James's 4th time on the pod, every episode he's been on has been super interesting and this one is no different! On this episode we dive into skinks! Specifically Blue tongue skinks & Monkey Tailed skinks! Join me as i learn alll about James's experiences keeping them, working with them and breeding them! Enjoy! Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Follow Top Shelf Geckos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topshelfgeckos/Follow Top Shelf Geckos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopShelfGeckosFollow Top Shelf Geckos on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@top.shelf.geckosCheck out the Top Shelf Geckos Website: https://www.topshelfgeckos.ca/If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to Daffy's Round Table on whatever streaming platform you use! Support the podcast, buy merch! https://daffys-reptiles-shop.fourthwa...Follow Daffy: Instagram: @DaffysreptilesTwitter: @DaffysreptilesFacebook: Facebook.com/DaffysreptilesTiktok: @DaffysreptilesBusiness: daffysreptiles@gmail.com

Four cases of bluetongue have now been confirmed in sheep on farms in Norfolk and Suffolk. The virus, which is spread by biting midges blown into the UK from northern Europe, is currently widespread in the Netherlands with further cases in Germany and Belgium. As well as sheep, it affects cattle, goats, deer and camelids but not humans, nor does it pose any risk to the food chain. Harvest is in full swing for many farmers and we've been seeing how it's going all week. In Cornwall on the Tregothnan Estate they're harvesting tea with a solar-powered robotic tea picker.Oilseed rape can be high risk: pests like cabbage stem flea beetle can wipe out a crop, and some pesticides which growers once relied on are now banned. We hear from a farmer in the Cotswolds who, in spite of the challenges, has created a booming business selling cold pressed rapeseed oil as a British alternative to imported oils. We announce our Farming Today finalists in the 2024 BBC Food & Farming Awards.Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Bluetongue disease is hitting dairy farms in the Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium and reducing milk production. Florian Hildebrand shares what he is hearing about the spread of the disease and the impact it is having on farmers and processors.

How pylons ruined a harvest: a Suffolk farmer speaks of his frustration after National Grid dug up his field, two days before a barley crop was due to be harvested. Bluetongue virus is on the rise. With more cases affecting livestock in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, the Chief Vet is warning farmers here to be extra vigilant. 20 years ago, Salih Hodzhov left Bulgaria to work as a picker on a fruit farm in Kent. He is now the Chief Operating Officer for one of the UK's biggest fruit farming businesses. We hear about the challenges of recruiting pickers from further and further afield. We've been looking at rural skills this week and today it's coppicing and charcoal. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

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As the climate changes, many species may have to relocate to survive - including the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard which is receiving some assistance from scientists in South Australia.

In a world first, methane from slurry on a dairy farm in Somerset is being broken down and turned into hydrogen gas and graphene. The farm involved is Worthy Farm, which hosts the Glastonbury Festival. It already has an anaerobic digester which uses slurry from their dairy cows to make methane which is used to make electricity, and now also used to make graphene. We find out how it all works.Last year tens of thousands of sheep in the Netherlands died after contracting bluetongue - a virus transmitted by biting midges. Famers in England are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the disease, and scientists at the Pirbright Institute in Surrey are studying midges to try to predict what might happen this summer.And a shortage of vets means recruiting can be a challenge - and it can be even harder for practices in remote areas. We visit from practice in Fort William in the West Highlands who are finding it difficult to recruit a new member of staff.Presented by Anna Hill Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England. Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr Carrie Batten from The Pirbright Institute, and AHDB's Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Mandy Nevel, join host John Bates to discuss how much progress has been made. Useful links Bluetongue virus | AHDB Bluetongue virus technical webinars | AHDB The Pirbright Institute | Preventing and controlling viral diseases Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk 

Large patches of red paint on roads in Herne Bay as part of a new 20 mile per hour zone have been branded 'ugly and lurid'.The markings have appeared at nine junctions in the town.The boss of a dairy farm near Dover has been telling us about the huge financial impact of the Bluetongue outbreak.A control zone's been in force after the virus was identified in cows in Canterbury back in November.12,000 people have now signed a petition calling for courses at the University of Kent to be saved.Last month we told you a consultation's underway into plans to stop running nine of them - and cutting almost 60 staff.A former English teacher from Tunbridge Wells has written a book inspired by her experience in a cult.Anthea Church spent 20 years in group Brahma Kumaris.A business owner has revealed why he has decided to expand into a high street despite shops closing throughout the county at an alarming rate.Compton's Kitchens started in Faversham about 12 years ago and is now launching its third showroom in Tenterden.And a gluten-intolerant baker who struggled to find her passion in life has finally opened her own store.Mia Dahl recently launched a traditional Danish bakery called "Blomst" on Hartnup Street in Maidstone.

The floodwater may have receded from much of the countryside - but now farmers are counting the cost. Over the past few months its been wet - and farmers across the country have been telling us what that means for their businesses One major supermarket, Tesco, has said it will be temporarily accepting smaller vegetables from farmers affected by flooding. It's relaxing its size requirements on cabbages, cauliflowers, leeks and sprouts. We spoke to a grower, and the British Growers Association for reaction. Farmers in Norfolk are meeting to discuss Bluetongue. There are now 50 cases of the disease in Kent and Norfolk, where control zones have been set up to try to limit the spread. Its a virus which is spread by biting midges - because of the warm Winter they've been active until quite recently - and it affects cattle, sheep, goats and deer. So far all the cases have been in animals which haven't showed any symptoms but have been picked up in blood tests. Phil Stocker, the Chief Executive of the National Sheep Association explains why farmers are meeting. It's LAMMA the massive farm machinery show which started in a field in Lincolnshire but now fills halls at the NEC in Birmingham. we'll be there later this week to see what new, and what's selling, and all week we're going look at farm machinery. to me that mainly means tractors and combines but Steven Howarth Agricultural Economist at the Agricultural Engineers Association points out, there is more to it than that.

In this podcast episode, the host discusses the topic of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and its distinction from Blue Tongue disease. The conversation covers the background and introduction of the topic, the symptoms, and effects of EHD, the spread and transmission of the disease, the seasonal impact on EHD when to worry about animal deaths, and the separation of EHD and Blue Tongue. Takeaways Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a viral disease that affects ruminant animals, particularly white-tailed deer. Symptoms of EHD include lethargy, disorientation, lameness, excessive salivation, foaming at the mouth, blood discharge from the nose, and sores on the nose and mouth. Gnats and mosquitoes primarily spread EHD, and its transmission decreases in colder weather. Animal deaths in late summer and early fall may be attributed to EHD, but it is not a major concern during winter.

Next year could see drones being used for the first time to drop microscopic worms on trees, to protect them from harmful insects. The worms, or nematodes, are natural predators of damaging insects and the forest industry is developing ways of controlling pests as pesticides it currently relies on are phased out.Another outbreak of Bluetongue has been recorded in Norfolk making a total of 11 cases in England. Stock on six different premises, in Kent and Norfolk have been affected. There are restrictions on moving animals in the protection zones and farmers say its difficult to find abattoirs to process their animals within those zones. We speak to a beef farmer who remembers a big outbreak which affected farms across Europe in 2007.All week we're looking at rare breeds. The North Ronaldsay are one of the UK's oldest and rarest breeds of sheep. They're shaggy and small and can often be found grazing on seaweed along the coast of the northernmost of the Orkney Islands, which they're named after. But more recently farmers on the UK mainland have taken to keeping the breed which is listed as a priority by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer =Rebecca Rooney

$50 million of new investment to 'accelerate agriculture and food innovations' has been announced at COP28. This is part of AIM, the Agriculture Innovation Mission for climate, a global coalition set up at COP26 and led by the USA and the UAE. It aims to get more money into climate smart ag and new technologies to adapt to and mitigate climate change. The AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint launched in Africa earlier this year has been expanded and we speak to the special envoy for global food security at the US State Department.North East Kent is under restrictions after cases of bluetongue have been confirmed. The last outbreak in the UK was in 2007, but a temporary control zone which was introduced at the end of last month, has now been extended after more cases were found. Bluetongue is a notifiable disease which is spread by biting midges - it affects cattle, sheep and goats - and while their milk and meat is safe for humans to eat, the disease can have a significant impact on the animals. A community in Pembrokeshire is rallying round to buy a farm. Locals are being invited to buy shares in Clynfyw Care Farm which helps people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Its goal is to become a community asset and sell shares to locals, but five hundred and fifty thousand pounds is needed to secure its future.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer - Rebecca Rooney

Two in one week!! Dr. Rosie Busch had the great opportunity to guest host for the ASI Research Update podcast. Don't miss it! We talk with Dr. Christie Mayo and Dr. Molly Carpenter about their works and incredible collaborations to help us better understand the complexities of the virus-vector-host interface!! So wild.

In today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are back in Iowa with Skip Sligh. We talk about various topics related to deer farm management, the importance of supplemental feeding during droughts, abundance of browse and forage, nutrition value of stump growth, and proper timber management. The impact of EHD and Blue Tongue on deer populations, including the transmission and role of cattle in their prevalence, is also discussed. Additionally, the controversial issue of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is addressed, with emphasis on critically analyzing expert opinions and understanding its prevalence in the soil and transmission by various animals. We discuss: EHD is a deadly virus transmitted by midges, causing hemorrhaging in deer Dry conditions can increase the likelihood of EHD outbreaks, but they can also occur in wet years with fluctuating water levels EHD outbreaks are not solely dependent on weather conditions The potential extinction of whitetail deer due to CWD could have significant economic and ecological consequences In 2019, Iowa experienced a significant outbreak of a new strain of EHD, resulting in high deer mortality in certain areas Cattle can introduce new strains of EHD, with infected midges transmitting the disease to deer Healthy deer with a nutritious diet tend to have a better chance of surviving EHD Analyzing and critically thinking about the information on CWD is important Killing off all the deer won't solve the problem if there is no cure or natural immunity. Stump growth in trees is highly nutritious and contributes to the deer's overall health Overdoing projects and pressuring the farm can do more harm than good Summer pressure on mature bucks can still have a significant impact and should be minimized Staying out of hunting areas during the summer and focusing on core projects set you up for success in the fall And So Much More!   Connect: Click Here To Build Your Set Of Exodus NIS Arrows: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/collections/custom-arrows/products/the-nis   Enter Here For Your Chance At A $750 Prize Package From Exodus and Latitude: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/exodus-latitude-outdoors-giveaway?_pos=1&_sid=e1b0d40b5&_ss=r   CONNECT:  -https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcamera -https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast -https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

Mouth Monday! Blue tongue and losing teeth.

On this episode, Nolan sits down with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to discuss the Granby Series of knives Tanner is making. BC's Granby Bighorn Sheep herd was decimated in 2021 after Blue Tongue swept through it. With a goal of putting $25,000 back into the Granby Sheep Herd, Tanner is building 7 unique blade sets out of the horns of sheep that perished. @frontiersmengear --------------------------- DEALS & OFFERS: Use Code BTKSHIP to get free shipping on the ultra-lightweight and super versatile ASCENT TRIPOD or, any other Spartan Precision Equipment products and accessories, at www.javelinbipod.com. Need boots? Check out the full CRISPI line-up at www.crispius.com to find a model that suits your hunting style and terrain. Get 15% OFF at Black Rifle Coffee Company or Black Rifle Coffee Company Canada when you use code JOURNAL. Use code QUICKANDDIRTY to get 25% off at www.wildernessathlete.com. --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep. --------------------------- SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS: Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.