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Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Last significant outbreak of bird flu was in 2016 when 300 people died

Despite opposition, badger culling is underway for a second year in an attempt to eradicate bovine TB

Four-year standoff betweeen developers, authorities and environmentalists may be coming to an end

As Cobra meets to discuss flooding, Environment Secretary is left in deep water by predecessor

Now it’s an 'omnivoreshambles’ as West Country farmers fight shy of higher-than-expected costs

Trial badger culls are to go ahead within weeks, but wildlife groups are mobilising