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Defra awards contract to expand badger vaccination in TB fight
Defra has awarded a contract to expand badger vaccination across England as part of efforts to tackle bovine TB. Bovine TB remains one of the most…
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UK cattle and sheep numbers fall again, raising supply concerns
The UK’s breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to shrink, raising fresh concerns over future beef and lamb supplies, according to Defra…
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Suckler payments land as rising costs squeeze Scottish beef farmers
Scotland's suckler beef farmers are receiving support payments just as rising fertiliser and fuel costs pile fresh pressure on already stretched farm…
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M&S unveils £2.1bn deal as supermarkets race to back British farmers
Marks & Spencer has committed £2.1 billion to British livestock farming, locking in decade-long supply deals to give producers greater security at a…
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UK 'not prepared' for foot-and-mouth outbreak, vets warn
The UK may not be prepared for another foot-and-mouth outbreak, industry leaders have warned, as new cases emerge across Europe. Recent detections in…
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Fears for native cattle genetics as funding removed for key bloodlines
Rare cattle bloodlines could lose vital protection under new government rules, campaigners have warned, after key genetic lines were excluded from…
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Great British Beef Week returns as demand for local meat surges
Great British Beef Week will return this April with a renewed push to drive demand for home-produced beef, as new figures show rising consumer…
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Livestock market turnover smashes £3bn as demand drives record prices
Livestock market turnover has topped £3bn for the first time, as throughput rose despite a shrinking national herd and flock — underlining the…
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UK red meat exports hit record £2bn as global trade push ramps up
British red meat exports have hit a record £2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, prompting a fresh push to unlock new global markets. The surge, confirmed…
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Pedigree bulls top £10k as farmers warned over rising financial risk
Record prices for pedigree bulls are raising the stakes for farmers, with animals now averaging £10,000 or more and industry leaders warning they…
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