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MPs taken from Westminster to farm frontline as cost pressures bite
MPs have been taken out of Westminster and into the realities of British farming, as rising costs and policy pressures continue to mount for the…
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Stormont unites on bovine TB — but farmers demand action now
Stormont has finally united on bovine TB — but farmers in Northern Ireland say years of delay must now give way to urgent action. The industry has…
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Bluetongue vaccine rolled out across UK as midge season threat looms
A bluetongue vaccine has become available across the UK at a critical time, as the disease continues to pose a threat ahead of the peak midge season…
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'Drastic changes' needed to tackle bovine TB, says NFU Cymru
Wales’ next government is facing mounting pressure to overhaul its approach to bovine TB, as farmers warn the disease is threatening the future of…
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British Beef Week 2026 highlights role of farm shops in food chain
British beef is back in the spotlight as Great British Beef Week returns, with a renewed focus on the local butchers and farm shops at the heart of…
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Farmers urged to tackle hidden losses as beef returns tighten
Falling returns are sharpening focus on hidden losses within beef herds, as farmers are urged to protect margins and make every kilo count this…
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Landmark sale as renowned Cockerington Charolais herd set for dispersal
A once-in-a-generation dispersal of elite poll Charolais cattle is set to take place this spring, bringing more than 50 years of carefully developed…
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Wild deer TB levels among highest globally in Exmoor, new research finds
More than one in four wild deer in parts of southwest England could be carrying bovine tuberculosis, according to new research by the Animal and…
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One of Britain's oldest cattle breeds faces renewed survival threat
One of Britain’s oldest cattle breeds has been placed on the highest-risk list, raising fresh fears for its survival after a sharp fall in numbers…
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NI farmers hit with £96m yearly bill from bovine TB, study finds
Bovine TB is draining more than £96 million a year from Northern Ireland’s farmers, exposing the scale of a crisis hitting both livelihoods and the…
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