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UK urged to match EU rules on antibiotic-fed livestock
Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban imports of meat, dairy and eggs produced using antibiotics as growth promoters, warning that British…
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Livestock farmers gain new grass and clover choices for resilient forage
Livestock farmers have been given new options to improve home-grown forage performance after 11 grass and clover varieties were added to the latest…
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Severn Trent expands free bowser scheme for livestock farms
Livestock farmers facing increasing pressure from dry weather are being offered free water bowsers by Severn Trent to help protect supplies for…
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NFU warns beef sector facing 'critical period' as cattle prices fall
Britain’s beef farmers are facing mounting pressure as falling cattle prices, rising costs and shrinking herd numbers threaten confidence across the…
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Beef farmers warn national herd under threat after price falls
Britain’s beef farmers are warning the national herd is under growing threat after another fall in farmgate prices intensified fears over the future…
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Beef price collapse sparks 'perfect storm' warning in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s beef sector is facing a “perfect storm” as factory prices fall sharply, imported beef volumes surge and cattle backlogs grow on…
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NFU warns dairy and beef farms could face £8,000 permit costs
Dairy and beef farmers could face thousands of pounds in new environmental permit costs under controversial government proposals currently being…
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RSPCA unveils major welfare overhaul for beef cattle farms
Thousands of beef cattle could see major welfare improvements under sweeping new RSPCA standards coming into force later this year. The updated rules…
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Rising costs push UK food prices towards 50% surge by 2026
UK food prices are on track to surge 50% by late 2026, piling further pressure on household budgets as energy shocks and climate pressures continue…
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Scottish cattle supplies tighten despite slight rise in numbers
Scottish cattle supplies remain under pressure despite early signs of stabilisation, with tight availability expected to persist throughout 2026. New…
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