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" Of most concern was the finding that no one from the contributing farms/estates, contracting agencies, contractors or funding agencies had any idea as to whether their actions had achieved the long-term objectives as no or very little follow-up monitoring had been done."

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) urge livestock farmers to think twice before applying dips, insecticides or repellents to their livestock in the hope of preventing infection with bluetongue virus (BTV) transmitted by midges. These products are not licensed for this purpose, and there is no evidence that they can kill Culicoides midges quickly enough to prevent infection or sustain protection against onward transmission.

We may need to reformulate nursery diets, Newly weaned piglet performance data can be easily misinterpreted. Current weaning practices may encourage refeeding syndrome. Initial weight gain post-weaning is explained by insulin-induced edema.

These results blur the preconceptions that UK native breeds are farmed primarily on traditional values passed down through generations. Whilst tradition is still maintained, survey responses from all backgrounds suggest a forward-thinking mentality and emphasis upon using cattle for their utility to provide niche products.

Agricultural research should put farmers at the heart of project design if it is to deliver lasting changes in farming practice, argues a new paper from researchers involved in the Nitrogen Efficient Plants for Climate Smart Arable Cropping Systems (NCS) project.

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier has opened for more farmers.  However, the scheme will continue to be targeted and funding will be limited – meaning that not all those that might want to get an agreement will be successful.

"Groundswell is over for another year, but what stays with me is not just the conversations we had, but the quality of those conversations. The willingness of farmers, researchers, businesses and partners to share what is working, what is challenging, and where we need to learn more together."

For me, regenerative farming is not defined by adherence to a particular philosophy. It is about farming in a way that ensures the next generation receives the farm in better condition than their predecessors inherited it. I have yet to meet a farmer for whom this does not resonate.

This perspective highlights that climate-driven nutritional deterioration and climate-amplified viral infection converge on shared physiological targets, producing compounded nutritional decline.

As climate change increasingly threatens agricultural supply chain stability, regenerative agriculture offers a solution, boosting profitability within 3–5 years while safeguarding natural resources. However, upfront costs (€2000–5000/ha) and funding gaps remain key obstacles.

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What are the implications for policy and adaptation of sustained warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and when will this occur?