Podcasts about bluetongue

Manx farmers are being challenged at the moment with several significant issues hitting all at once. As if the debilitating cattle disease Blue-tongue, a change in UK and IoM cattle health status, and ongoing problems with the meatplant weren't bad enough a very wet winter and uncertainly over animal waste charging are adding to farmers woes. Can the Isle of Man Government's stated aim of achieving food security for us be delivered in such trying circumstances. There's no doubt times are hard for Manx farmers who are all hoping things will mooooove in a better direction soon.

Charles O'Donnell, Stella Meehan and Breifne O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Larry Murrin's committee appearance;Bluetongue latest;Contractors' 2026 prices;Key EU commissioners in Ireland on CAP;Home heating oil thefts.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

In this special episode, Adam Woods is joined by Darren, Aidan and deputy chief veterinary officer Eoin Ryan to break down what Irish farmers need to know about bluetongue. From animal health and movement restrictions to prevention and on-farm decisions, the panel answers farmers' questions and delivers clear, practical guidance on the challenges facing farms right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naturstyrelsen køber stort landbrugsareal i Vestjylland. En ny art af Bluetongue-virus er på vej i Europa. Onlinesupermarked sælger flere økologiske varer. Grisenoteringerne tager et dyk i næste uge, og så er der økonomisk hjælp på vej til de danske gartnerier.

This week, Adam chats about the Bluetongue situation in Ireland and Bord Bia while Daire discusses the impact of Storm Chandre. Darren discusses SCEP amendment date and Siobhan talks aboutStraw imports.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the Farmers Journal: bluetongue hits Irish shoresDescription: The incursion of bluetongue to Ireland, flooding in the south east, Bord Bia controversy and CAP all feature this week.Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Francess McDonnell bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Bluetongue confirmed in Ireland;IFA begin rolling protest outside Bord Bia;Bord Bia chair to appear before Oireachtas committee;Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court;DII disappointed by no new dairy access in India trade deal;Splash-plate slurry spreading allowed on land with steep hills;Where are the agri ministers heading for St. Patrick's Day?Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more.

Joe is joined by Limerick's IFA Louise Crowley to explain what Blue Tongue is and its concerns.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A meeting is due to be held this morning by the Department of Agriculture to discuss the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic as the virus was found in a cattle herd in Wexford Speaking to Jonathan on this was Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

A meeting is due to be held this morning by the Department of Agriculture to discuss the first detected case of the bluetongue virus in the Republic as the virus was found in a cattle herd in Wexford Speaking to Jonathan on this was Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

John Donlon, Lecturer in Veterinary Medicine at Atlantic Technological University.

For this special joint podcast on bluetongue with Catherine Egan from the Beef Edge and Stuart Childs from the Dairy Edge, we're joined by vet John Donlon to get an insight into bluetongue. Primarily transmitted via biting midges, the cases on farms in Northern Ireland significantly reinforces the need for awareness on farms in the Republic of Ireland.  Early action, identification and isolation will be key in reducing the potential for further virus spread. Temperature is a major factor in the transmission of bluetongue. The typical transmission period usually runs from late spring to early autumn, especially during the summer months. During the winter, the risk of disease spread is much lower. Bluetongue is associated with many symptoms. Typically, in affected cattle and sheep, the main symptoms may include: fever and loss of appetite; drop in milk yield (dairy cows); reddening of mucous membranes; sores on the nose, gums or dental pads; swelling of the face, lips or tongue (‘blue tongue'); breathing difficulties, drooling or nasal/eye discharge; lameness due to inflammation at the top of the hoof; abortion or foetal deformities; and, in severe cases, infection can result in death. For further info: Teagasc urges vigilance on bluetongue - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority Bluetongue is a notifiable disease, meaning anyone who suspects an animal may have the disease is legally obliged to notify DAFM without delay. To report a suspected case of Bluetongue virus to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), you should immediately contact your local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) or the National Disease Emergency Hotline.  Contact details:·      During office hours (9 am - 5 pm): Contact your local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO)·      Outside office hours (operational 365 days a year): Ring the National Disease Emergency Hotline at 01 492 8026 For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Til årets juleafslutning har vi inviteret tre gode venner af programmet. Mads Mortensen fra SAGRO, Preben Tang fra Vestjyllands Andel og mælkeproducent Kristian Ventzel runder året af med et tilbageblik på hele sæson 2025. Vi lægger ud med en snak om Bovaer, som siden oktober har skabt masser af debat. Kristian har blandet sig i debatten på sociale medier, for han har haft nogle dårlige oplevelser, selvom han ikke har været i nærheden af fuld dosis. Preben og Mads har selvfølgelig fulgt med i erfaringerne med tilsætningsstoffet ude hos kunderne, og tilbagemeldingerne er meget blandede. Vi skal også tale om rekordhøje produktionstal i malkestaldene, afregningspriser der toppede - og nu er i nedadgående trend, Bluetongue og andre af årets op- og nedture. 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 Healthy Cow og NutriFair.

This week, Martin chats about the new building exemptions, Darren about bluetongue vaccinations getting the green light an d Daire chats milk prices. Adam joins us live from the Mercusor demonstrations in Brussels. Farm Tech Talk is growing and we want you to be a part of its future. Go to www.ifj.ie/fttsurvey to fill out our survey and you could win a farm bucket full of Irish Farmers Journal merchandise.Join the Farm Tech Talk community — your feedback keeps us growing. This Christmas, we want to showcase life on farms right across Ireland and we'd love you to be part of it.Share your favourite festive pictures and you could see them featured in the Irish Farmers Journal online, in our app and across our social media channels.Go to www.ifj.ie/christmasonyourfarm and show us Christmas on your farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumpy Skin Disease continues to spread in Europe, Bluetongue was recently found in Northern Ireland for the first time and bird flu was found in dairy cows for the first time in Wisconsin. Could these diseases suddenly slow milk production growth faster than the market is expecting?

For this week's episode of the Dairy Edge, in conjunction with Catherine Egan of the Beef Edge and Ciaran Lynch of OviCast, we talk to John Donlon, veterinary lecturer in Atlantic Technological University about bluetongue. John first describes the disease and explains how it presents in sheep, cattle, alpacas and other cloven hooved animals. He then explains how, in reality, the risk period should have passed at this stage of the year as midges that act as the vector for the disease should be gone by now. The cold weather is a help in that midge activity will be reduced or eliminated but that doesn't mean the risk isn't still there. People must remain vigilant and notify their vet and relevant authorities in the event of suspecting an animal has bluetongue. Trading implications could exist were a case to be identified in the Republic which would have ramifications for livestock movements, but currently there are no restrictions as the country is still bluetongue free. If a case were to be discovered, vaccines are available to reduce the severity of the disease but one would have to get an emergency license from the Department of Agriculture. Careful monitoring of stock for any signs are advised and swift notification, if identified, to facilitate rapid control is advised. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Francess McDonnell, Kathleen O'Sullivan and Cathal O'Shea bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Mercosur votes and protests;Bluetongue vaccines and cases;New planning exemptions for farmers;Work permit quotas;Milk cheque reductions;BVD Action Plan 2026;Boost for Agri-Food RegulatorDon't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

For a special joint podcast on bluetongue, with Stuart Childs from the Dairy Edge and Ciaran Lynch from Ovicast, this week's Beef Edge is joined by vet John Donlon to find out more about bluetongue. Primarily transmitted via biting midges, the cases on farms in Northern Ireland significantly reinforces the need for increased awareness in the Republic of Ireland.  Early action, identification and isolation will be key in reducing the potential for further virus spread. Temperature is a major factor in the transmission of bluetongue. The typical transmission period usually runs from late spring to early autumn, especially during the summer months. During the winter, the risk of disease spread is much lower. Bluetongue is associated with many symptoms. Typically, in affected cattle and sheep, the main symptoms may include: fever and loss of appetite; drop in milk yield (dairy cows); reddening of mucous membranes; sores on the nose, gums or dental pads; swelling of the face, lips or tongue (‘blue tongue'); breathing difficulties, drooling or nasal/eye discharge; lameness due to inflammation at the top of the hoof; abortion or foetal deformities; and, in severe cases, infection can result in death. For further info: Teagasc urges vigilance on bluetongue - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority Bluetongue is a notifiable disease, meaning anyone who suspects an animal may have the disease is legally obliged to notify DAFM without delay. To report a suspected case of Bluetongue virus to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), you should immediately contact your local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) or the National Disease Emergency Hotline.  Contact Details:·      During office hours (9 am - 5 pm): Contact your local Regional Veterinary Office (RVO)·      Outside office hours (operational 365 days a year): Ring the National Disease Emergency Hotline at 01 492 8026 For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

We've got a jam-packed livestock episode on The AG Show!First up, we're diving deeper into the drop in milk prices and what it means for our dairy farmers, with insights from AHDB's Lead Analyst, Susie Stannard.We're also talking about African swine fever popping up in wild boar in Spain - and how that could shake up global trade.Jennifer Morgan's here with the latest on Bluetongue virus, plus we'll explore how farmers and vets can get involved in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap.SOME USEFUL BITSDairy markets | AHDBSpain's ASF outbreak: Implications for EU pig meat movements and global trade | AHDBBluetongue virus latest news | AHDBUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign 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

As 2025 draws to a close, Alex Black speaks to auctioneers Joe Bowman, Hywel Evans and LAA's Zanna Dennis about the trade over the past year, the impact of bluetongue on trade and expectations for 2026.Message us

Concerned about the recent spread of bluetongue virus?  Veterinary surgeon, Patrick Duff, cuts through the noise to deliver the essential facts you need to protect your livestock and understand this complex disease. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Cathal O'Shea and Joe Griffin bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Nitrates derogation confirmed;New Nitrates Action Programme finalised and what it means for slurry storage;Farm scheme payments round up;Latest on Mercosur;No cattle at Winter Fair due to bluetongue;Record sales for Irish whiskey.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Rural traditions, from morris dancing to dry stone walling and tartan weaving, could be internationally protected by UNESCO. The government has launched its search for examples of living heritage to go onto an inventory.With dairy companies continuing to cut the prices they pay farmers for milk, the man appointed to ensure fairness and transparency in the UK agricultural supply chain says he'll be watching out for any breaches in the coming months. Richard Thompson is the first in the new adjudicator role, looking first at the dairy supply chain. His report says some farmers are still afraid to speak out in case of reprisals.The UK has temporarily banned all imports of pig products from Spain after an outbreak of African swine fever in wild boars there. It's Spain's first case since 1994. The disease is spread by ticks and can be devastating to commercial herds. The National Pig Association here says it's vital our government puts adequate controls at borders to keep the disease out.The first cases of bluetongue disease In Northern Ireland have been confirmed. Two cows on a farm in County Down have the disease with a further 44 in the same herd suspected of having it. A 20km control zone has been implemented around Bangor in County Down. There have been more than 200 cases in England and Wales since July this year, though none in Scotland so far. This year's summer drought has cost arable farmers in England an estimated £828 million. The think tank the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit says crops were hit by a very hot spring and summer as well as the resulting lack of water.All week we've been looking at winter jobs, including hedge laying and tidying sheds.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

BBC Farming Journalist Anna Hill reports on the impacts of two years of the virus in England and Wales. Dept of Agriculture deputy chief veterinary officer, Dr Eoin Ryan, on what will happen if the virus is found in livestock south of the border.

Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Alliance Party MLA for North Down, on suspected cases of bluetongue virus confirmed as BTV-3 near Bangor Co.Down.

Inside the Farmers Journal – Bluetongue hits the Island of Ireland and Brazilian beef recall On this week's jampacked show, we discuss the implications of confirmed bluetongue cases in Northern Ireland, the recall of Brazilian been in the EU, as well as farm income forecasts for the year ahead and much more. Presented by Anne O'Donoghue, guest contributors Noel Bardon & Ciara Leahy. Produced by Kate Brennan Harding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell and Kathleen O'Sullivan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland;Bird flu in Cavan;Developments on the nitrates derogation;Payments get underway for several schemes;Outlook for 2026 farm incomes;Department confirms several ACRES changes.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Dr John Donlon, Veterinary Lecturer at Atlantic Technological University

The UK has temporarily banned all imports of pig products from Spain afrer an outbreak of African Swine Fever in wild boars there. It's their first case since 1994. The disease is spread by ticks and can be devastating to commercial herds. The National Pig Association here says it's vital our government puts adequate controls at borders to keep the disease out. Northern Ireland has had its first case of bluetongue, in County Down. The government has introduced a 20km restriction zone to control the spread. There have been around 200 cases in England and Wales this year, though none in Scotland. A farmer is calling on the Scottish Government to fund a multi-million pound dairy development programme, which would encourage farmers to keep cows with their newborn calves for longer. David Finlay has been pioneering the unconventional system on his farm near Kirkcudbright - which is now the largest commercial 'cow-with-calf' dairy in Europe. And all this week we're looking at the jobs farmers need to do over winter - today, cleaning up ready for next season. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner.

Conor Geraghty, Chair of Medicines at Veterinary Ireland, as a suspected case of the Bluetongue virus is discovered in Northern Ireland.

For more on this Dr Gerald Barry,assistant professor of virology at UCD.

Testing has been increased after the first suspected case of bluetongue on the island of Ireland. Two cows were culled after concerns were raised at an abattoir in Co Down. The disease is spread by midges and while it is not a threat to humans or to food safety, it can very serious for cloven-hoofed animals including cattle and sheep. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture TD Martin Kenny. Sinn Féin is hosting a public meeting on the Mercosur trade deal which is taking place at the Longcourt Hotel, Newcastle West at 7 o’clock tonight.

John Donlon, veterinary lecturer at Atlantic Technological University & Gerry O'Reilly, Shercock-based farmer

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am Scaled back city park and ride for Christmas week  Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure   10am-11am Alert across Ireland as suspected case of Bluetongue virus found   It's Cyber Monday – We speak to the CCPC as they warn of surge a in online scams for Irish consumers   Hidden Hearing opens new Centre of Excellence in the West   11am-12pm Our Galway Great is Regina Rogers of Galway Ballet  And we'll have our sports preview after a busy weekend 

This weeks podcast is supported by Virbac, discussing all things bluetongue. Following the lift of bluetongue rules this week, we reflect with industry experts on the disease prevalence and look ahead to next year and rule changes that livestock farmers are wanting.Kate Ingram from Virbac joins up to discuss the role the vaccine plays in protecting livestock and what the uptake has been across the UK flock.Message us

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on farm-scale renewables. Show Notes 00:32 News in Brief 05:15 Policy Briefs – Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme, New rules for applying waste to land, Improving Biosecurity on Pig Farms, Compulsory Purchase Reform, Bluetongue BVT-3 - Changes to restrictions in Scotland, Muirburn Licence, Key dates 15:21 Cereals – latest arable news and market update 22:46 Beef – Finished beef prices, Store Cattle Trade, Dairy Beef calf numbers rising 28:44 Sheep – September Trade Round-Up, New Zealand Outlook 2025-26, Australian Lamb, Global Prices 32:56 Milk – Milk production data, Farm-gate prices, Dairy commodities and market indicators, UK sexed semen use, Global milk outlook  39:32 Sector focus – Viability and profitability of farm-scale renewables 45:06 Further articles – Renewable Energy, Sheep records and tagging, Benefits of whole milk for calves, New regulations for the application of waste to land, Talking Turkey, NFUS Policy Manager Lucy McGillvary Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service Farming Profitability Review Cows painted with zebra-like striping can avoid biting fly attack PF22 - Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme claim form Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme full guidance Soil improvement using waste | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Compulsory Purchase Reform in Scotland - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space Bluetongue Movement checker DEFRA - General licence for the movement of animals from a bluetongue restricted zone - General licence EXD662 (E) Bluetongue movement restrictions for animals - Bluetongue: how to spot and report the disease - gov.scot The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill

Twenty tonnes of illegal meat and animal products have been intercepted at Dover in September alone according to Dover's Head of Port Health and Public Protection. Lucy Manzano tells us the amount of illegal meat her staff are seizing is 'escalating'.The way deprivation is measured in the UK means the challenges facing rural areas aren't taken into account. That's the conclusion of "Pretty Poverty", a new report from Plymouth Marjon University. It argues that rural hardship could be "hidden behind scenic views" and that factors like needing to own a car in remote areas with poor public transport aren't taken into consideration.All week we've been looking at livestock markets, we catch up with farmers who say Cockermouth Mart in Cumbria is a vital social hub. We visit a mart on the English Welsh border to find out how the sector's coping with bluetongue restrictions and we speak to Dr Carrie Batten the bluetongue expert at the World Organisation for Animal Health and Head of the National Reference Laboratory for the disease at the Pirbright Institute Every autumn pigs are released into the New Forest for the ancient tradition of "pannage". The pigs gobble up acorns from the thousands of oak trees in the Forest - and it's a bumper crop this year. Good news for fattening pigs, but bad news for ponies and cattle for whom the acorns are toxic.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Farmers in England face significant cashflow shortfalls following further delays to the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.The flagship scheme is not expected to reopen for applications until April 2026 at the earliest due to budget constraints and IT issues.Protesting farmers vent their frustration at the government's farming policies at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.We've a special update on milk prices as the UK dairy market takes a tumble – and examine the latest bluetongue restrictions in Wales.And we join hundreds of farmers to celebrate the best of British agriculture at the Farmers Weekly Awards in London.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The price farmers are paid for milk is falling. This comes at a bad time for many farmers who are having to buy in forage for their cows after the long hot summer slowed, or stopped, the growth of grass. The new Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds says farming is "transforming and modernising". In one of her first speeches, at the Labour Party conference, she told delegates she's seen first hand how much we depend on hardworking farmers.And why bluetongue virus matters for food security.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Bluetongue affects ruminant animals, like Sheep and Cattle, and it's spread between animals by biting midges. The disease tends to subside as temperatures drop but vets are warning farmers not to become complacent about Bluetongue this autumn. Anna Hill hears from the British Veterinary Association.This week we're focussing on apples, plums and their ilk - known as Top Fruit. Today, a visit to a Herefordshire orchard growing apple varieties old and new, which is enjoying a good harvest.Anna visits a conference in North Norfolk, where farmers are at the sharp end of balancing farming for food production with farming for nature.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

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New rules on game birds are being introduced in England after warnings of a 'heightened risk' of avian flu. The Government says there have been more new cases, particularly in coastal areas and places with a significant number of shoots. English shoots will now have to introduce stricter biosecurity, for instance cleaning and covering feed and water to protect them from wild bird droppings, which can spread the infection, disinfecting vehicles and keeping records of any visits. Rules on moving animals in and out of Scotland are being eased, they were introduced to help control bluetongue and stop the disease moving from England into Scotland. Bluetongue is a virus, spread by biting midges which affects sheep, cattle and goats but not humans. The whole of England became a restricted area earlier this year which meant that animals moving into Wales and Scotland faced costly pre-movement tests. Welsh rules have been relaxed and from next month the rules on animals going into Scotland will also change. Removing peat from commercial veg production is proving problematic. Despite successive Governments intending to ban peat from horticulture, there's currently no date set. Growers are battling to overcome practical issues with peat free compost, particularly where salad crops are concerned. We visit field trials where tomatoes and lettuce are being grown without peat.Farmer, journalist and broadcaster David Richardson has died at the age of 87. Alongside running his own farm in Norfolk he wrote for newspapers, the farming press, presented on TV and presented, and contributed to Farming Today. He also became the first presenter of our long-running sister programme On Your Farm. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Changes to bluetongue restrictions mean farmers can transport vaccinated livestock from Wales into England without the need for a costly pre-movement test. Sheep and cattle that have been jabbed can be taken to a market within 12 miles of the Welsh border such as Hereford, Ludlow and Oswestry. Since the start of July, trade in livestock between England and Wales has been affected by restrictions designed to stop the spread of bluetongue disease. The midge-borne virus poses no threat to public health or food safety but can be fatal for animals like sheep, cattle and goats.Routine border checks on live animal imports from the European Union are to be suspended, ahead of the introduction of the UK's new SPS - or sanitary and phystosanitary - deal with the EU. The government said the agreement would cut costs and red tape for businesses, while speeding up trade in food. Synthetic fertiliser is one of the biggest costs for salad production, not to mention its environmental impacts. One big producer, G's, on the Cambridgeshire Fens says trials of a new composting technique called Johnson-Su has led to a reduction in fertiliser use as well as increased crop health. A new rural crime strategy in Wales has made heritage crime or damage to ancient monuments a particular focus. There are fears treasure thieves are targeting Wales' most ancient sites – in an attempt to unearth rare and valuable artefacts for the black market. Nighthawkers use the cover of darkness to sneak onto protected sites and use their metal detectors. Authorities say they receive up to 20 reports of nighthawking at Wales' most precious historical monuments each year. Presenter = Steffan Messenger Producer = Rebecca Rooney

We can now add Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) to the list of diseases impacting dairy cows in Europe along with Bluetongue and Foot and Mouth (FMD). John Lancaster shares details on the discovery of LSD in late June, the spread since then and what we should expect going forward.

From July, livestock going from England to Wales or Scotland must be tested for bluetongue, and farmers are warning the new system could be "catastrophic" for their businesses. The virus is spread by biting midges. It doesn't affect humans but can cause fever and lameness in cattle and sheep. From July 1st, the whole of England will become a bluetongue restriction zone, meaning livestock can move freely around. Governments in Cardiff and Edinburgh, however, have decided that animals coming from England must test negative for the virus before they're allowed in. Farmers renting land for mobile phone masts may be about to lose money. The government is considering changing the rules, which would allow companies to re-write rental agreements and potentially impose rent cuts retrospectively. The guidelines are part of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, part two. There were changes to the rules in 2017 which, critics say, caused a lot of problems. The Country Land and Business Association or CLA thinks the new proposals will make things worse.All week, we're talking about regenerative agriculture. It's a way of farming which aims to restore and protect soils. Regen methods include farming without ploughing, using cover crops so fields are never left bare, growing a range of crops, and using animals to fertilise the ground. But there is no one definition of "regenerative". Professor Andy Neal, a soil microbiologist at Rothamsted Research, explains why he thinks that's a good thing.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode, a former NFU combinable crops chairman sats the pace of change at Red Tractor is too slow to win back farmers' confidence.Cross-border bluetongue restrictions on livestock brought from England into Wales threaten to cause havoc, say farm leaders.We've the latest on muck spreading and Defra's Farming Rules For Water.And we visit the Royal Highland Show for a beefy announcement.

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

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

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.

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