Farming Solutions LTD

04/09/2026

🚜 Welsh Farmers: Get 40% Funding for Cattle Crushes, Sheep Handlers & EID Tech in 2026! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Looking to upgrade your livestock handling gear or precision technology this year?

Under the Welsh SFS Capital Grant Scheme (2026), eligible farm businesses can secure 40% co-funding (from £500 up to £15,000 max per year) for essential equipment!

⚠️ 3 Golden Rules Before Buying:

Do NOT purchase early: Buying or ordering before accepting your official RPW grant offer will make your claim 100% ineligible.

21-Day Window: Accept your offer on RPW Online within 21 calendar days of issue.

Holding Exclusivity: Purchased items must be used on your registered holding (no contractor hire).

🎥 Watch our full quick breakdown on TikTok:
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/.solutions.ltd/video/7681424734277438742

📖 Read our complete step-by-step grant guide & eligible equipment list:
👉 https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/welsh-capital-grant-handling-equipment-2026/
👉 https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/welsh-sfs-capital-grant-handling-equipment-guide/

💬 Have questions about RPW standard specs or choosing the right squeeze crush/sheep yard? Drop your questions in the comments below or drop us a message!

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04/09/2026

🚨 Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3): Why Farm-Level Biosecurity Isn't Enough & What Defra Must Do

Bluetongue BTV-3 poses a major threat to cattle and sheep herds across the UK. Because transmission is carried on wind currents by biting midges (Culicoides), individual farm perimeter biosecurity alone cannot stop vector spread.

Farming Solutions Ltd has published a 6-Point Policy Proposal calling on Defra & the UK Government for:

An urgent National Strategy Summit with industry and vet leaders.

A funded vaccination & vector surveillance plan ahead of peak midge season.

Measurable vaccination targets & active vector tracking.

An Economic Impact Assessment on livestock losses & vet costs.

FETF grant support for quarantine facilities & holding upgrades.

A clear strategic roadmap back to disease-free export status.

📲 Watch our video summary on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/.solutions.ltd/video/7681420504665918742

📄 Read the full Policy Proposal & back the campaign:
👉 farmingsolutionsltd.com/bluetongue-btv-3-campaign

👥 How you can help: Share this post, contact your local MP, and support the national petition to push for proactive action!

2️⃣ Sign the Petition: Join thousands of farmers demanding a coordinated national control plan!
👉 https://www.change.org/Bluetongue-BTV-3-Campaign

Protect your livestock and share this with your farming network! 🚜🌾

02/09/2026

💉 PART 2 UPDATE: BTV-3 Vaccination & Action Plan for Farmers 🌾

Waiting until you see clinical signs of Bluetongue (BTV-3) in your flock or herd to vaccinate is a risk no livestock keeper can afford to take.

In Part 2 of our breakdown, we walk through vaccination strategies, realistic immunity timelines, and the essential daily checks you need to establish right now.

Watch the video on TikTok for full details:
➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/.solutions.ltd/video/7681003385708907799

Key Takeaways from Part 2:
🔹 Why Early Vaccination Matters: Immunity takes time to build—waiting for symptoms leaves stock completely exposed during peak vector season.
🔹 Daily Symptoms to Monitor: What to watch out for across sheep and cattle herds to catch cases immediately.
🔹 Actionable Protocols: Immediate steps to reduce midge exposure and safeguard animal welfare on your holding.

📢 SUPPORT THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN:

1️⃣ Read the Policy Proposal: Monitoring is not enough. We are calling on Defra for a properly funded national strategy.
👉 https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/bluetongue-btv-3-campaign/

2️⃣ Sign the Petition: Join other farmers asking for coordinated action, support, and testing!
👉 https://www.change.org/Bluetongue-BTV-3-Campaign

Share this post with fellow farmers and livestock keepers across your network! 🚜

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02/09/2026

🚨 URGENT UPDATE: Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) Outbreak 🚨

With cases rising and peak midge season approaching, monitoring alone is not enough. Waiting for clinical symptoms before taking action leaves your herd or flock exposed.

Watch our two-part video breakdown on TikTok covering everything you need to know about BTV-3 transmission, key symptoms in sheep and cattle, and vaccination strategies:
➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/.solutions.ltd/video/7681000732056669462

Part 1: Transmission cycles, how temperature speeds up midge activity, spotting early symptoms, and understanding official APHA case counts.
Part 2: Vaccination options, immunity timelines, and practical daily protocols for your farm.

📢 TAKE ACTION TODAY:

1️⃣ Read the Policy Proposal: We are calling on Defra and the UK Government for a fully funded national strategy to control BTV-3 and support livestock keepers.
👉 https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/bluetongue-btv-3-campaign/

2️⃣ Sign the Petition: Join thousands of farmers demanding a coordinated national control plan!
👉 https://www.change.org/Bluetongue-BTV-3-Campaign

Protect your livestock and share this with your farming network! 🚜🌾

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31/08/2026

🚨 BTV-3 IS SPREADING—EVERY LIVESTOCK FARMER NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE RISK

Please take five minutes to watch and share this video. It explains how BTV-3 spreads, the threat it poses to livestock and why the official figures do not show the true number of animals affected.

📅 This video was filmed on 28 August 2026, when APHA reported 684 confirmed premises and 2,504 potential cases under investigation.

📢 The latest published figures have now risen to 722 confirmed premises, with a further 2,546 potential cases under investigation.

APHA defines a “case” as a premises where at least one animal has tested positive—not one individual animal.

Using the latest figure, if only 10 animals were infected on each confirmed premises, that would represent 7,220 animals. If the average were 50, it would represent 36,100 animals.

These are illustrative examples, not estimates, but they demonstrate the possible difference between confirmed premises and the actual number of animals affected.

Warm weather can accelerate transmission. At around 30°C, the virus may develop inside an infected midge in approximately four days.

HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION ABOUT BTV-3?

Please comment on the original Farming Solutions LTD post, and I will answer as many questions as I can.

Please watch and share the original post to help this information reach as many livestock farmers as possible. Speak to your vet about protecting your livestock.**

✍️ Sign and share the petition calling for a coordinated national vaccination, surveillance and disease-control strategy:

https://c.org/4v6NMQdmTZ

📚 Official sources are included in the comments below.

28/08/2026

⚠️ WHY WE NEED A NATIONAL BTV-3 STRATEGY NOW ⚠️

Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) isn't just an animal health issue; it’s a threat to farm businesses, livestock welfare, and the future of British food production.

While individual biosecurity and farm-level planning are vital, farmers cannot fight a vector-borne disease without clear government backing.

We are calling on Defra and industry leaders to step up with:
📌 A funded national strategy developed in partnership with farmers and vets.
📌 Measurable targets for disease surveillance and vector monitoring.
📌 Full economic impact assessments covering fertility, mortality, and production losses.
📌 A clear roadmap toward long-term transmission reduction and disease-free status.

Every signature adds weight to our voice in Westminster. Stand up for British livestock producers today!

✍️ Sign the national petition here:

https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/bluetongue-btv-3-campaign/

Calling for a funded national plan to tackle Bluetongue BTV-3 through vaccination, surveillance, early warning, support & disease control.

27/08/2026

Urge Defra to establish a funded national plan to control Bluetongue BTV-3

🚨 CALL TO ACTION FOR UK FARMERS: Defra Must Act on Bluetongue (BTV-3) 🚨

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) continues to pose an existential threat to British livestock, animal welfare, and farm livelihoods. While farmers work around the clock on biosecurity, individual effort alone cannot stop a vector-borne disease.

We need a coordinated, funded, national response.

That is why Farming Solutions Ltd has launched a national petition calling on the UK Government and Defra to:

✅ Convene an urgent national strategy meeting before December 2026.

✅ Publish a fully funded vaccination & surveillance plan before the 2027 vector season.

✅ Establish measurable targets for disease monitoring, vector tracking, and vaccination coverage.

✅ Assess the true economic impact of mortality, fertility, and reproductive losses on farms.

✅ Provide clear long-term pathways toward disease-free status and grant support for containment infrastructure.

Our livestock farmers feed the nation and maintain world-leading animal welfare standards. They cannot face this threat without clear policy and financial backing.

👇 SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION HERE: 👇

https://www.change.org/Bluetongue-BTV-3-Campaign

27/08/2026

🚨 CALL TO ACTION FOR UK FARMERS: Defra Must Act on Bluetongue (BTV-3) 🚨

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) continues to pose an existential threat to British livestock, animal welfare, and farm livelihoods. While farmers work around the clock on biosecurity, individual effort alone cannot stop a vector-borne disease.

We need a coordinated, funded, national response.

That is why Farming Solutions Ltd has launched a national petition calling on the UK Government and Defra to:

✅ Convene an urgent national strategy meeting before December 2026.

✅ Publish a fully funded vaccination & surveillance plan before the 2027 vector season.

✅ Establish measurable targets for disease monitoring, vector tracking, and vaccination coverage.

✅ Assess the true economic impact of mortality, fertility, and reproductive losses on farms.

✅ Provide clear long-term pathways toward disease-free status and grant support for containment infrastructure.

Our livestock farmers feed the nation and maintain world-leading animal welfare standards. They cannot face this threat without clear policy and financial backing.

👇 Read the full proposal & SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION HERE: 👇

https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/bluetongue-btv-3-campaign/

Calling for a funded national plan to tackle Bluetongue BTV-3 through vaccination, surveillance, early warning, support & disease control.

26/08/2026

Taking the chance and risking the turnip drill today! 🚜🌱

It's been blooming dry out there—far too dry for ideal planting conditions, and we're running about four weeks behind where we'd usually like to be.

Like plenty of other farms around the country, we just have to take the gamble now and pray for rain to follow. If we wait any longer, there simply won't be enough time left in the season for the crop to establish properly and yield anything worth having.

Farming is always a game played with the weather forecast, but sometimes you just have to roll the dice! 🌧️🙌

Are you holding off for more rain, or putting seed in the ground and taking the risk?

Hope everyone else is having a good day and hanging in there!

25/08/2026

Taking control of Bovine TB requires a clear, proactive strategy and the right infrastructure on the ground! 🚜🐄

Whether you are managing an active breakdown, looking to set up an APHA-approved isolation unit, or upgrading your boundary biosecurity to protect your OTF (Officially TB Free) status, having a structured approach is crucial for your business.

Our comprehensive Bovine TB Management & Biosecurity Buyer’s Guide breaks down everything you need to know to design compliant yard layouts and choose the right equipment.

What’s Included in the Guide:

AFU & TB Isolation Unit Requirements: Layout guidelines, wildlife-proofing standards, and equipment needs for APHA compliance.

Effective Washdown & Disinfection Stations: Setting up DEFRA-approved vehicle washdown zones with proper drainage to stop pathogen transfer.

Safe Handling & Safe Testing Layouts: Designing crush and race setups that reduce cattle stress and make routine TB testing fast, safe, and efficient for both vet and operator.

Wildlife Protocols: Practical ways to badger-proof feed stores, water troughs, and shed access points.

Don't wait for a restriction notice to plan your biosecurity setup; prepare your holding with the right equipment and management strategies.

👇 Read the full Bovine TB Management & Biosecurity Buyer's Guide:
🔗 https://www.farmingsolutionsltd.com/comprehensive-bovine-tb-management-biosecurity-buyers-guide/

📞 Speak with Alan for advice on TB-compliant yard layouts & equipment quotes: 07890 325264
📧 Email: [email protected]

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