Podcasts about bovine tb

New research shows campylobacter - which causes gastro-intestinal illness in humans - is becoming more resistant to antibiotics as the number of intensive chicken farms increases. The research, led by scientists at Oxford University, found the number of strains of the bacterium was growing globally, with evolution advancing the most effective of them.This week we're celebrating Farmwatch, where our BBC Local Radio stations in England are highlighting farming stories in their communities. Lush Greens is a Community Market Garden situated in Bristol and surrounded by houses, that each week provides 60 families with fresh food grown on the two-acre site. It's part of a community supported agricultural scheme, which allows people to pay what they can afford.And we celebrate 50 years of the National Wildlife Management Centre in Gloucestershire. It traps and tests wild badgers to build up a picture of habits and populations, to help understand the devastating disease Bovine TB, which affects both wildlife and livestock. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner.

It's a packed episode of The AG Show this week. We're giving a shout-out to GB Calf Week, the industry-wide campaign shining a spotlight on the latest thinking and fresh ideas in youngstock care.We'll also be tackling one of farming's biggest talking points right now - bovine TB. It's back in the spotlight following the latest series of Clarkson's Farm, so we'll dig into what's being said and what it means for the industry.Elsewhere, we explore why sustainability sits at the heart of the newly launched Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap and hear why rehydrating grain before it leaves the farm might not be the best move.And finally, we catch up with young farmer Will Sercombe, fresh from the incredible challenge of running the length of the UK in less than three weeks.Plenty to get stuck into, so what are you waiting for? Go and press play....SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)GB Calf Week | AHDBThe Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap | AHDBLength of the UK runBovine tuberculosis | AHDBSupport for farmers | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin 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

A Clare TD has told the Agriculture Minister farmers whose cattle have been affected by bovine tuberculosis "can't live on engagement and reviews with no end date". Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney is calling for the bovine TB compensation scheme cap to be increased and for a commitment to a special allocation for compensation under the Common Agricultural Policy in Budget 2027. The incidence of the disease in Clare has fallen from 4.34% to 4.2% on a 12-month rolling basis as of May of this year. Addressing Minister Martin Heydon in the Dáil, Deputy Cooney says farmers require concrete measures.

This week, we examine whether the government’s long-awaited 25-year Farming Roadmap will deliver the certainty, confidence and investment farmers need. NFU president Tom Bradshaw gives his reaction to Defra’s plan, while we discuss profitability, agri-environment funding, climate resilience and the value of farming to the wider economy. We debate the impact of hot weather and this month's record-breaking temperatures on farm enterprises. We also examine Defra’s refreshed bovine TB strategy, including new testing approaches and the prospect of cattle vaccination by 2030. With the UK marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum, Cheffins chairman Bill King explains how leaving the EU has changed the trade in second-hand farm machinery. And we visit Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire, winner of a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. This episode is brought to you by Certis Belchim – crop protection specialists. Special Guests. * Tom Bradshaw, president, NFU* Paul Tompkins, deputy president, NFU* Josh Swain, farm animal vet, Synergy Animal Health* Bill King, chairman, Cheffins* Dr Johnny Wake, managing partner, Courteenhall Estate Chapters 00:00 Intro and headlines01:13 Defra unveils 25-year farming roadmap01:45 Tom Bradshaw on whether the roadmap goes far enough05:42 Louise and Hugh analyse the plan12:09 Certis Belchim partner message: managing take-all risk13:48 Defra refreshes bovine TB eradication strategy14:59 Josh Swain explains new TB testing technology16:30 Hugh and Louise discuss TB testing, vaccination and farm impact24:24 Hot weather, harvest prospects and climate adaptation26:30 Brexit: 10 years on for farm machinery trade27:04 Bill King on export friction after Brexit31:25 Hugh and Louise assess Brexit’s farming legacy36:45 This week’s commodity prices38:31 Courteenhall Estate wins King’s Award for sustainability42:41 Looking ahead to Groundswell Useful links * Defra farming roadmap* Defra bovine TB strategy update* Cheffins farm machinery auctions* Courteenhall Estate* King’s Awards for Enterprise* Groundswell This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. We love to hear from you: - Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With a cattle TB vaccine targeted by 2030 as the Government aims to eradicate bTB by 2038, Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton hosted a debate at the Royal Cornwall Show.Farmers and experts debated the next steps for bTB control in England. Guests included beef farmer Paul Westaway, who farms in a high-risk area in Gloucestershire and is a member of the Bovine TB Partnership; Alan Carter, Cornwall dairy farmer and Farmers Guardian columnist and Ed Simmons, veterinary surgeon, British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA). Message us

A cattle vaccine to protect livestock from bovine TB could be in use on farms in England by 2030. That's one of the aims outlined in a new strategy for the eradication of bovine TB. The government commissioned it and has just released the details. We hear from the farmer who chairs the Steering Group behind the strategy which aims to get rid of the disease on farm by 2038.This week we are looking at cereals, with the current pressures on cereal farming such as high fertiliser and fuel costs, and an unusually hot and dry spring, finding more hardy and efficient varieties of cereals has become vital. The agricultural research organisation, NIAB, has been running a trial in Norfolk to do exactly this. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Of all the scares and scandals around meat farming practices in the UK, few have been as persistent as been bovine TB. While we're nowhere near the 1930s estimate of the number of cattle infected, it's never really gone away. Why is that?Dr. Neil Watt of MV Diagnostics joins us to cover where bovine TB has been hiding between outbreaks, how changes in testing may help pin it down, and why now might be the turning point on the management, maybe even eradication, of bovine TB in the UK.Read the original paper: https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.4241Read more : https://www.mvdiagnostics.co.uk/

For Flock's Sake is Farmers Guardian's new podcast series giving young farmers a voice on the issues shaping the future of British agriculture. Hosted by Farmers Guardian's Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder, both young farmers themselves, the podcast explores the challenges, opportunities and realities facing the next generation, from policy and funding to food production and rural life. In this first episode, Ellie and Tom are joined by Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins to discuss Inheritance Tax, the future of farm support, animal welfare and whether the Conservatives can win back farmers ahead of the next election. Got a question, topic or guest suggestion? Get in touch at podcasts@agriconnect.comChapters: Welcome to "For Flock's Sake": The Young Farmer Podcast Launch (00:44)Introducing Shadow DEFRA Secretary Victoria Atkins: Personal Journey and DEFRA Ambition (01:24)The Capital Challenge for Young Farmers: A Stark Reality (05:22)Conservative Farming Policy: Axing Taxes, Reviewing Quangos & 'Made in UK' Standards (06:39)Critique of Current Government: The Failure to Listen to Farming Communities (10:13)The Impact of Inheritance Tax & Encouraging Succession Planning (12:48)Conservative Response to Political Opponents & Policy Depth (16:28)Commitment to Rural Communities & Reflecting on 14 Years in Power (20:37)Brexit's Legacy and Future EU Trade Relations for Agriculture (22:52)Animal Welfare Debates: Tail Docking, Bovine TB & Practical Farming Realities (26:24)The Vital Role of Young Farmers' Clubs & Restoring Funding (31:09)Addressing DEFRA's Disconnect: Staffing and Environment Agency Reform (36:09)Food Security as National Priority: Subsidies and Sustainable Production (40:47)Axing the Family Farm Tax: Conservative Pledges and Process (44:48)Engaging the Next Generation in Politics & Victoria Atkins' Enduring Commitment (47:19)Message us

Unlike Ireland New Zealand has nearly entirely eradicated Bovine TB. Kiwi veterinary epidemiologist, Dallas New, visited Ireland recently. Back at home she reflects on what we could do differently.

Last month the government allocated €157 million of public money in Budget 2026 for the Department of Agriculture to continue their efforts to eradicate the disease.

There should be more urgency and a bigger budget to tackle TB in cattle in England while farmers should be empowered to do more to eradicate the disease. Those are headlines from a new report published today. It also calls for a bovine TB tzar to co-ordinate government policy along with investment in IT systems, vaccination and testing. We hear from the report's author, Professor Sir Charles Godfray, the Badger Trust and the National Farmers' Union.The blue green algae on Lough Neagh has had a big impact on residents and businesses this summer.Researchers say racism in rural areas is often not reported but has a profound impact on people who visit and live in the countryside.A wet winter and dry spring meant cereal crops were hard to sow and grew slowly. The result, straw short in stature and in short supply, so greater costs for livestock farmers.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode, we look at what farmers can expect from new Defra secretary Emma Reynolds - her policies and personality.To discuss that and more, we're joined by Jonathan Reynolds, director of external affairs at the Country Land and Business Association.The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs says it has been told it will no longer receive a Defra grant – Defra says the suggestion is "false".Who is right?Shadow farm minister Robbie Moore gives us his thoughts.And sixth-formers at a Lincolnshire school can now study agriculture – we speak to their headteacher and find out all about the new course.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.

There should be more urgency and a bigger budget to tackle TB in cattle in England while farmers should be empowered to do more to eradicate the disease. Those are headlines from a new report published today. It also calls for a bovine TB tzar to co-ordinate government policy along with investment in IT systems, vaccination and testing. We hear from the report's author, Professor Sir Charles Godfray, the Badger Trust and the National Farmers' Union.Major changes are needed to rebuild trust in the body responsible for promoting Welsh meat, that's according to an inquiry by Senedd members.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Welcome to this episode of Think Outside the Fence, where we're joined by Andy Rumming, a visionary beef farmer from Wiltshire, England. Andy shares his incredible journey in modern agriculture, focusing on adding value in a regenerative and holistic way. Key Discussion Points: Maximising Value per Animal: Discover how Andy prioritises getting more value from each animal rather than simply increasing herd size. Finding Hidden Value: Andy reveals how he turns byproducts into profitable ventures, from bones to enriched mince, and how customer feedback drives innovation. The "Bottom of the Food Chain" Mindset: A powerful discussion on why farmers should strive to be in control of their destiny rather than feeling like victims of market forces. Family Business & Diversification: Learn how Andy navigates a multi-generational farm and successfully introduces new enterprises. The Power of Mindset: Andy discusses the critical importance of physical and mental health in farming, emphasising continuous learning and even keeping a "lessons learned journal." From Soil to Sneaker: Explore Andy's innovative approach to farm diversification, utilising every part of the animal from enriched mince and bone products to creating high-end leather goods and running "sneaker workshops" on the farm. Building a Sustainable Business: Andy shares his strategies for smart growth, infrastructure development (including a new, efficient butchery), and managing customer relationships to ensure profitability and resilience. Overcoming Challenges: Hear how Andy adapted his business to tackle issues like Bovine TB and the complexities of managing a multi-partner farm. Visit Andy's websites https://www.andyrummingsbeef.co.uk/ https://www.farmsneaker.com/ Thanks, as always, to our sponsors Manitoba Forage and Grassland Asocciation www.mfga.net Covers & Co. https://www.coversandco.ca/        

Saskatchewan will be testing for Bovine TB and CWD this fall.

A recent outbreak of tuberculosis on Jeremy Clarkson's farm is an all too familiar story for British farmers. How does this silent disease wreak havoc and can it be eradicated?Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Jess SwinburneHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Donald Trump leaves UK prime minister Keir Starmer in stony silence as he explains why American farmers don't pay inheritance tax.But would British farmers really be better off if President Trump was in charge of UK agriculture?Is it time to get an electric farm pickup – we look at the latest fully electric truck as it goes on sale in the UK.Jeremy Clarkson's farm goes down with bovine tuberculosis – and a Scottish beef producer leaves almost half a million pounds to a farming charity.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.

It's claimed Clare farmers are being left significantly out of pocket due to an outdated compensation scheme. Currently the maximum remuneration available to a farmer who loses a cow to Bovine Tuberculosis is €3,000 or €5,000 for a pedigree bull. Farming bodies such as the IFA, ICMSA and ICSA have called for the cap to be increased however, citing operating costs and modern market values. Farmer and Scariff based Independent Member of European Parliament Michael McNamara says it must be updated.

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Calem Alexander and Dave Louwagie of Hensall Co-op to talk about evaluating plant stands with yield targets in mind; Colin Elgie of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness on nitrogen side dress in... Read More

The Prime Minister has re-set the trade relationship between the UK and the EU, with a new, and extremely wide-ranging deal. In this programme Anna Hill digs into the impact of changes around fishing and a new agreement around Sanitary and Phytosanitary rules that govern safety and hygiene.Bovine TB costs the tax payer at least a hundred million pounds a year - in compensation for culled cattle, and measures to control the spread. But it also costs farmers - financially as well as emotionally. We visit one farmer in South Gloucestershire how has just been declared TB-free.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

Sir Keir Starmer welcomes EU leaders to London today for a summit to improve cooperation and "re-set" relations in a post Brexit world. Fishing quotas are being talked about as a possible deal breaker. Leaving the EU has had a huge impact on some UK fishing businesses which is why industry leaders are adamant their interests shouldn't be bartered away as part of a deal. We hear from Cornish fishermen who say the summit comes too late for their businesses.All week we're talking about bovine TB. Each year more than 40,000 cattle are slaughtered across the UK as part of an effort to eradicate the disease, and the wider bovine TB eradication programmes cost UK taxpayers around £150 million per year, with more costs falling to the cattle industry. The different parts of the UK are taking different approaches to tackling the disease. In England, there has been a decade-long programme of enhanced cattle testing, increased biosecurity and culling badgers - which can also catch and pass on bovine TB. Now, after promising to "end the ineffective badger cull" in their manifesto, the Government says it's "working at pace" on a revised TB eradication strategy for England. We speak to Professor James Wood, a veterinary epidemiologist and government advisor about the overall rates of the disease in cattle and whether they're coming down because of the badger cull.Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

What are the causes and consequences of a rise in Bovine TB for farmers in NI? John spoke to John Kennedy from the UFU and farmer John Carson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat O'Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal offers expert insight into the latest developments in Irish farming, including the concerning rise in bovine TB and the Irish Farmers' Association's call for urgent changes to the eradication programme.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods is set to take effect tomorrow (Tues). Provincial Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison says that was a topic of discussion while he was in the States last week. -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency provided some details on where they're at with testing an infected herd as part of their ongoing investigation into Bovine TB. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com commented on that as well as a few other topics on the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Saskatchewan's Chief Veterinary Officer, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, and the Provincial Agriculture Minister commented on the CFIA's investigation into Bovine TB found in a herd from the province. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial joins us to talk about the new canola and wheat contracts that are up for trading now. -And a research trial looked at higher seeding rates for canola and whether that results in higher yields.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its ongoing investigation into Bovine TB found in a Saskatchewan herd. -Michael Wilton with Mercantile Consulting Venture shares details of the International Grains Council's Grain Market Report and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's February Outlook for Principle Field Crops. -U.S. consumers are already feeling the pinch when it comes to eggs.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Market analysts dig deeper into the impact of U.S. tariffs. We'll hear from Rhett Montgomery with DTN and long-time Alberta market analyst Errol Anderson. -Saskatchewan's Chief Veterinary Officer provided an update on the Bovine TB investigation into a case found in a cow that originated from a Saskatchewan herd. -CEO of FBC Yves Millette joins the show to raise awareness of services they offer to farmers for the tax season.

There's been an update on the Bovine TB case discovered in Saskatchewan a few months ago.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association says its available to help the CFIA with its ongoing investigation into a positive case of Bovine TB in a cow. -Multiple farm groups are pushing back against the federal government's Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. -An outlook of the wheat market was provided by Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency began an investigation into a positive case of Bovine TB found in a Saskatchewan cow. -The Senate and House of Commons have adjourned for the holidays. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com spoke with Tom Wolfe about drone use in Canada. -We'll hear more from Alberta beekeeper Michael Paradis regarding challenges facing the industry.

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 59 DETAILS Bovine Tuberculosis Discovered In South Dakota & USDA Dietary Guidelines Tuberculosis Found In South Dakota Cattle Herd Bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been confirmed in South Dakota for the first time since 2021. According to State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson, the infected steer was initially identified in late October by meat inspectors during routine inspection at a Wisconsin packing plant. Records linked the steer to a Hamlin County feedlot which had marketed the animal.  The State Veterinarian's office is working closely with the feedlot owner as well as other producers who may have sold animals purchased by the feedlot, USDA officials, and area veterinarians to locate the steer's source herd. Necessary precautions are being taken to protect the health of South Dakota's cattle industry. Bovine TB is not currently a threat to food safety in the United States, thanks to milk pasteurization and comprehensive meat inspection programs. Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic, slowly progressive respiratory disease of cattle. Infected animals may transmit infection to other animals when in close proximity for prolonged periods. Cattle rarely exhibit visible signs of illness. The US has nearly eliminated bovine TB due to a cooperative eradication campaign and South Dakota has officially been recognized as free of the disease since 1982. Criticisms To The New Scientific Report On USDA Dietary Guidelines The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is providing access to a new Scientific Report that will assist two government agencies to develop the final Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, which is expected to be published late next year. Several cattle organizations including The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) quickly responded to the report's recommendation that nutrition guidelines incorporate reduced consumption of red meat. NCBA President Mark Eisele said in a statement that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee ignored robust and rigorous scientific evidence about beef's essential nutrients and the foundational, positive role it plays in health as a preferred protein food in a variety of healthy diets for all Americans. The committee is offering the Scientific Report online and offers its “independent, evidence-based findings and advice” for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the USDA. The report, along with public comments and federal agency input, will inform the departments as they prepare the final document for publication. The Committee says it is focused on health equity to ensure that factors like socioeconomic position, race, ethnicity and culture are considered to the greatest extent possible when it comes to establishing the most effective report for all Americans. HHS and USDA plan to launch a 60-day public comment period and are encouraging the public to provide written comments on the committee's Scientific Report, the agencies said in the announcement referencing the online document, which is available HERE. SPONSORS Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/ @TransOvaGenetics American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh Allied Genetic Resources https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ @AlliedGeneticResources Clear Springs Cattle Company https://www.bredforbalance.com/female-sale Axiota Animal Health https://axiota.com/ @MultiminUSA Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://www.tsln.com/news/tuberculosis-found-in-south-dakota-cattle-herd-3/ https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/117137

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.

An interview with the global rock star and animal welfare campaigner Sir Brian May who is presenting a programme on BBC 2 about Bovine TB and badgers: ‘Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me'.Car y Mor is a community owned seaweed and shellfish business, which is providing year round work in an area where most jobs are seasonal.Presented by Caz GrahamProduced by Alun Beach

A BBC Local Radio 24 hour farming event to encourage young farmers to support each other with their mental health.Farmer led badger vaccination could be a way forward in eradicating TB in cattle, a study of a four year pilot programme in Cornwall says that it has seen the percentage of badgers testing positive for TB drop from 16% to zero. Timber is an issue here in the UK, we import more than 80% of the wood we use and there are calls for far more of that to be home grown. In the south of Scotland the Government agency Forestry and Land Scotland is still clearing up the damage caused after Storm Arwen hit in 2021.When it comes to the physical felling of trees or carrying out pruning at great heights, it's a potentially dangerous profession, so comprehensive training is essential.And an Olympic event that isn't, but really should be, shearing over 500 sheep in nine hours to reach a world record.Presented by Caz GrahamProduced by Alun Beach

The results of a farmer led badger vaccination trial against Bovine TB which are being released today show promising results.A clear up campaign from the damage caused to forests in Scotland by a storm in 2021 continues to this day.And a pilot project in Wales which aims to get more Welsh vegetables into schools, the plan is to grow the horticulture sector and provide children with locally grown healthy food. Presented by Charlotte SmithProduced by Alun Beach

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This week on The Naked Scientists: Check your watches: how climate change is making the Earth turn more slowly; we'll also hear from the Cambridge scientists investigating whether vaccines can combat bovine TB; and would you be prepared to shell out millions for a luxury trip to space? One company is optimistically planning an orbiting space hotel for the years ahead. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Andrew Henderson from the UK brings us information that is 6 hours ahead of what we can gather.

This week, Defra secretary Steve Barclay delivers his first major speech as he gets to grips with his new job.We examine his plans for agriculture and the countryside – and take a look at Labour's promises too when it comes to farming.What's hot and what's not when it comes to seeds? We run the rule on the recommended list for cereals and oilseeds varieties.We find out why the Welsh Assembly government is refusing to cull badgers to help combat bovine TB in cattle.We've our regular round up of the latest market prices – and an update on last week's auction of Massey Ferguson memorabilia.And we find out what English Farmers can learn from their counterparts in Wales.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay, Louise Impey and Rhian Price.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, a farmer jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding.In an exclusive interview, John Price of Herefordshire says he has no regrets, despite serving a prison sentence after dredging the River Lugg.Just what can we expect from new Defra secretary Steve Barclay? We discover his likely priorities – and take a look at his in-tray.We've the latest commodity prices and our regular market roundup – and look at the prospects for oilseed rape this season.Welsh farmers voice dismay at bovine TB policy – and lack of engagement from the Welsh Assembly government.And we meet the farmer who survived a heart attack – after reading some handy health tips in Farmers Weekly.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay, Phil Case and Charlie Reeve.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Farmers welcome new rules on the movement of TB restricted cattle and we visit a dairy farm in Pembrokeshire that's taking part in a new pilot project finding new ways of tackling the disease. We hear how "leaky dams" on the River Teme to manage the flow of water to prevent floods over in Shropshire can also be beneficial to farmers upstream in Wales. A Radnorshire farmer takes time out from the harvest to highlight the beauty of the mountain blackbird - the Ring Ouzel .....and the orchard trials in Machynlleth to grow to pears for both Perry and eating, with a little help from Willow!

AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy), Stephen West, finds out about a new licence for moving cattle from TB-restricted holdings during a meeting about the disease at a monitor farm in Herefordshire as GB Calf Week gets underway. Useful links Bovine Tuberculosis | AHDB UK Dairy Day 2023 sees launch of third successive GB Calf Week campaign | AHDB GB Calf Week 13–20 September 2023 | AHDB 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 

All week we're looking at co-operatives. They're a big part of farming networks on the continent, so are English and Welsh farmers missing out a trick? The rise and rise of English and Welsh wine. New figures from land agents show an increase in number of vineyards and the amount people are paying for their produce. Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Rebecca Rooney

Plus, UFU warns of level of Bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

All week we're discussing egg production. The industry's been hit very hard by a combination of rising costs for feed and fuel and bird flu. The disease is still prevalent and some free range producers are keeping their birds inside because they're too worried to let them out. We speak to one family about the toll bird flu's taken on both birds and farmer. They're calling for a vaccine. It's ten years since the government gave the go-ahead to a cull of badgers, to try and control the spread of bovine tuberculosis in cattle. The cull that started in a small corner of Gloucestershire has now spread to much of England. More than 210,000 badgers have been culled since 2013, and more than 330,000 cattle put down because of the disease too. It's been a area of fierce debate between farmers and conservationists. Now the government says it now wants to move towards a vaccination programme instead. This June has been the warmest on record, according to the Met Office, but high temperatures can cause problems for plants and growers. We speak to meteorologist and Gardeners' Question Time host Peter Gibbs about changing weather patterns and their impact. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

The government's "Food Tsar" Henry Dimbleby has resigned as the lead non executive director at DEFRA after what he called an "insane" lack of action on obesity. His National Food Strategy was comprehensive but many aspects of it were ignored. This week he publishes a book called "Ravenous", which pulls together his blueprint for government, the food industry, health and land use. He's calling for a Good Food Bill. All week we're talking about the future of the shellfish industry including crabs, lobsters, shrimps and bivalves, like mussels. One of the leading growers of mussels in Wales is Deepdock Mussels based along the waters of the Menai Strait off Angelsey. The company says since Brexit, the water monitoring for cleanliness is interpreted differently by the UK government than EU member states, and it puts them at a disadvantage. We often talk about bovine TB affecting cattle, but researchers from the University of Bristol are trying to understand why the incidence of people catching the bovine strain of TB are increasing and whether farmers are particularly at risk. 20 years ago there were about 20 cases of bovine TB in people a year - more recent figures record about 40 cases a year and in the South West in particular, show about 8% of all cases of TB in people are caused by the bovine strain, known as M. bovis. Heather Simons went to an event where farmers were doing a blood test as part of the research project - in return for a free lunch. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

We speak to PAC chair and Sinn Féin TD for Laois Offaly, Brian Stanley

We discuss TB in cattle and the efforts to control it. A new bill is proposed on the right to roam. How milk prices are on the rise: what does this mean for farmers? And another small abattoir closes. The owner blames bureaucracy and what he calls overzealous government vets. Presented by Charlotte Smith and producer by Beatrice Fenton.

A new framework is to be introduced to protect wild salmon and sea trout in Scotland from sea lice. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) says the wild salmon population is in crisis - but the new rules should limit their exposure to sea lice by defining protection zones. As the government announces it's going to ban peat in amateur gardening, we look at what crops can be grown in peatland. If you've been around Harper Adams University in Shropshire you might have done a double take as you came across a tractor and a combine this harvest - because neither had a driver. This is the extension of the 'hands free hectare' project we followed a few years back and is shaping not just the future of farm robots but also the regulations, and even the insurance farmers will need. All this week we're looking at bovine tuberculosis - how it affects farms, and efforts to control it., including developing better testing, vaccination badgers, and the annual cull of badgers in England. Presented by Charlotte Smith.