Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain was confirmed at a turkey fattening premises near Northallerton on Saturday 28 November. All 10,500 birds at the farm will be humanely culled to limit the spread of the disease. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone … read more
On 24 and 25 November, the UK and Bangladesh launched the first of a virtual series of events designed to build on the countries’ growing collaboration in advancing the climate agenda on the journey towards next year’s UN climate change conference (CO… read more
UK government has now secured 7 million doses of Moderna vaccine, which will be available in Europe as early as spring 2021 trials show vaccine is almost 95% effective deal means the UK now has access to a total of 357 million doses of vaccines from … read more
The number of officers patrolling French beaches will double as a result of a new agreement reached by the Home Secretary and her French counterpart today to tackle migrant activity in the Channel. Home Secretary Priti Patel and French Interior Minist… read more
Andrew McCornickPresidentNFUS 27 November 2020 Dear Andrew, I have been disappointed to read in the media recent comments on funding for Scottish farming. I want to reassure you that claims that £170 million will be cut from Scottish farming support… read more