
The badger cull, designed to control bovine tuberculosis, could be introduced in three new regions in England within a matter of weeks. All three are thought to be in the southwest of the country. Following pilots in Gloucestershire and Somerset…
A high court judge has granted an injunction against badger cull protesters after lawyers representing the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said farmers had been targeted. The order includes provisions preventing protesters entering private land without consent and protects farmers from threats and harassment. Anyone found to…
Environment secretary Owen Paterson confirmed that the pilot badger cull would be implemented in June this year.