March 10: Defra introduces import ban from Hungary and Slovakia after confirmed foot-and-mouth outbreak

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In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Defra's import ban of cattle, sheep, pigs and deer from Hungry and Slovakia after confirmed a foot and mouth case on a farm with 1,400 cattle in Hungary. The Farming Minister said the Government will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads. Elsewhere, she reports on how a Welsh farmer declined cancer treatment due to fear of Inheritance Tax changes

Rachael Brown

10 March 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup