Skills & Food Security: Lantra warns the UK land-based sector faces a severe skills shortage, with around six in ten jobs classed as high-demand, arguing this gap threatens food security, net zero delivery and rural growth. Dairy Health Progress: The GB Dairy Cow Lameness Manifesto marks its first year, reporting progress from about 30% lameness towards a goal of below 5% in at least 95% of herds by 2044, supported by expanded veterinary training and mobility mentoring. Farm Animal Health: Scotland is set to reinstate stricter bluetongue controls from June 1, as the latest situation guidance is updated. Planning & Rural Land Use: Lightsource bp wins planning approval for a 57MW solar-plus-storage project in Wales on lower-grade agricultural land, with biodiversity net gain claims and habitat creation plans. UK Farming Skills Pipeline: Lantra also links the skills gap to accreditation and training shortfalls, calling for urgent Government action to close the widening mismatch. International Trade Pressure: A European Parliament committee backs EU steps to remove US import duties on many goods under a US-EU trade deal, with knock-on implications for agricultural access and market conditions. Poultry Competitiveness: South Africa overtakes the US as the world’s No.2 poultry producer, driven by improved feed efficiency and production performance.