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UK beef lands in US tariff free for first time under new trade deal
British beef has returned to US shelves tariff free for the first time, in what ministers are hailing as a breakthrough moment for UK agriculture —…
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Northern Ireland targets 'trojan' cows in fresh BVD clampdown
Breeding-age females in Northern Ireland herds with a BVD-positive animal will be barred from sale or transfer for up to 41 weeks under tough new…
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UK tightens biosecurity after foot and mouth outbreak confirmed in Cyprus
Foot and mouth disease has been confirmed in Cyprus, triggering immediate UK import restrictions and a warning to British livestock keepers to…
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Winter freeze and storms set to tighten UK lamb and beef supplies
A winter of freezing temperatures and storms could tighten UK meat and produce supplies ahead of Easter, with knock-on effects for farmgate returns…
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Northern Ireland farmers given days to respond on calf tagging reforms
Farmers in Northern Ireland have just days left to shape proposals that could make electronic identification mandatory for all newborn calves from…
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Meat supplier Donald Russell enters consultation amid 'perfect storm'
Premium meat supplier Donald Russell has warned it may be forced to cease trading, placing around 120 jobs in Inverurie at risk and raising fresh…
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NI farmers 'in the dark' over bluetongue as union hits out at DAERA
Northern Ireland farmers are growing increasingly frustrated and uncertain as a lack of clear communication from the Department of Agriculture…
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Welsh beef sector at crossroads as suckler herd numbers fall 40%
Wales’ suckler cow herds are facing a steep and sustained decline, prompting NFU Cymru to call for urgent action to secure the future of Welsh beef…
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Farmers warned over pneumonia risk as volatile weather hits housed stock
Highly variable winter weather is increasing the risk of costly respiratory disease in housed livestock, with calves and youngstock particularly…
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Sweden chosen as next market for Scotch Beef Club expansion
Quality Meat Scotland is stepping up efforts to grow export demand for Scotch Beef, with a new initiative in Sweden aimed at expanding its presence…
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