Farmers turn to text to keep one step ahead of Bluetongue

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is responding to the need for farmers to keep up to date on the latest Foot and Mouth and Bluetongue outbreaks using text messagingy. The NFU is encouraging its members to register their mobile phone number to ensure they receive the latest news alerts.

Currently, the NFU is sending over 12,000 text messages at a time. The text alerts cover areas such as changes to exclusion zones and news from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs.

Press release

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