23/09/2026: Bluetongue, Defra funding, Growing pulses

Vets in the South West are testing breeding rams to see if the disease bluetongue has caused infertility. One vets practice in Devon said of the 500 rams they've tested, a quarter were a cause for concern.One farmer we spoke to has had to buy in extra rams to replace those found to be temporarily infertile.There's a warning the breeding season could be delayed, leading to fewer early lambs next year.
The second window of funding for environmental schemes on farms has opened - and closed within h