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Unions urge customs arrangement with EU to allow flow of beef and lamb exports
Farming unions have appealed to the government to adopt a customs arrangement with the EU that allows beef and lamb to be exported to established…
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New guide highlights livestock opportunities for arable farmers
The numerous opportunities for collaboration between arable and livestock enterprises have been highlighted in a new guide issued by AHDB. With both…
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Cattle society changes DNA testing to improve breed integrity
A cattle society has changed its DNA procedures to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) testing to improve the integrity of its breed. With…
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Farmer ordered to pay nearly £3000 after 'kicking and vigorously pushing' cow
A farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £3000 after "kicking" and "vigorously pushing" a cow for half an hour to get it to move. 44-year-old…
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New quarantine unit measures to protect Low TB Area during show season
The Welsh government has announced new quarantine unit measures to protect the Low TB Area during show season. The measures have been introduced give…
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M&S unveils British beef traceability campaign based on DNA sampling
Marks & Spencer has launched a new food marketing campaign that shines a spotlight on its beef traceability standards, from farm-to-fork. M&S is now…
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UK to celebrate Great British Beef Week from 23 April
NFU president Minette Batters is calling on the British public to get behind Great British Beef Week, which returns for the eighth consecutive year…
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UK farmers call on EU to postpone beef talks with Mercosur
A UK farming union will add its voice to those calling for the European Commission to postpone negotiations with the Mercosur Bloc on beef. Next…
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Chinese delegation arrive in UK to carry out BSE inspections
A Chinese delegation has arrived in the UK this week to carry out inspections as part of the ongoing process to lift the BSE ban on British beef…
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British rare breed pigs and cattle at risk of being 'lost forever'
A report has been released that sets out current state of the UK’s rarest breeds at risk of extinction, which includes Vaynol cows and British Lop…
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