草榴社区

Gov criticised for border control response to foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

Chartered environmental health practitioner and regulatory consultant, Helen Buckingham, said it took seven days for systems to be updated and 'things got through'

Rachael Brown
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Gov criticised for border control response to foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

Government failed to give clear guidance to the relevant authorities on what to do following the confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany at the start of January, according to chartered...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

McHALE INTEGRATED BALER

拢笔翱础

NEW Strickworth 3 Ton Diesel Forklift Trucks

拢笔翱础

2018 KRAMER KL30.5T

拢笔翱础

More on Politics

Defra to consider over 50 recommendations in Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review
Politics

Defra to consider over 50 recommendations in Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review

Can Baroness Minette Batters' 50,000 word report help to redefine the Government's relationship with the farming sector following its planned reforms to Inheritance Tax?

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 03 November 2025 鈥� 4 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: "Once the damage is done, once a flock is destroyed, it cannot be undone"
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: "Once the damage is done, once a flock is destroyed, it cannot be undone"

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies writes on the devastation of dog attacks on farm businesses, and why farmers desperately need action and clarity from Government to update current legislation

Ann Davies
clock 03 November 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Labour's IHT reforms not 'ideological' in targeting farmers, FBUK says
Politics

Labour's IHT reforms not 'ideological' in targeting farmers, FBUK says

Family Business UK chair Steve Rigby said he believes Labour's changes to Inheritance Tax were not made with the intention of targeting small businesses like family farms

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 03 November 2025 鈥� 3 min read