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Farm show bans cattle and sheep amid outbreak
An agricultural show will not feature any cattle, sheep or goats this year as cases of the potentially deadly bluetongue rise.
The latest Defra figures show there are 190 cases in Devon, and 72 in Cornwall.
Dry weather damages farmers' potato crops
It comes as the Met Office said this summer is on course to be the UK's hottest on record. It has also been the driest July in both England and Wales since records began in 1836.
Potentially deadly bluetongue livestock virus found in Scotland for first time
The potentially deadly bluetongue virus has been recorded in livestock in Scotland for the first time.
A single case of the virus was detected in a single sheep on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway last week.
California Eyes Methane Regulations for Dairy and Livestock
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering regulations for dairy and livestock operations to reduce the impact of animal agriculture on the environment.
A guide to the Royal Manx's two-day showcase of island farming
Run by the Royal Manx Agricultural Society, which has roots dating back to 1858, the show is arguably the largest event in the Manx community calendar.
Corn disease picture differs from last season
Southern rust quite literally blew into Nebraska by July 16 in 2025. That set off alarms to agronomists and corn growers because everyone knew it would be a challenging year for diseases.
Working estate adapting to climate change
Extreme heat and prolonged dry spells force the UK's Dudmaston Estate to heighten wildfire defenses, adjust flora selections, and enforce strict heat safety protocols.
Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
Severe UK drought and extreme heat cut cereal and oilseed yields to historic lows, pushing supermarkets toward shrinkflation and increased overseas imports.
FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window
FAO appeals for $38.3M as 2026 Middle East crisis spikes fertilizer prices, threatening Afghanistan's 2027 wheat crop and forcing farmers into severe affordability trade-offs.