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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

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UK and Ireland Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

18 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Bluetongue virus spreads through livestock in Ireland and Great Britain

By late September 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak has expanded significantly across the British Isles. In addition to the ongoing situation in the United Kingdom, the virus has been confirmed in Ireland. The

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UK and European agriculture devastated by record drought

15 clusters · 75 sources · last updated

Latest: UK food security threatened by record heat and drought

The extreme heatwave and drought that began in late July 2026 have caused severe agricultural damage across the UK and Europe. July 2026 was recorded as the driest month in British history, with rainfall in England at ju

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