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M&S becomes first major retailer to source all fresh milk from RSPCA Assured farms
Marks and Spencer has become the first major retailer to source its fresh milk from RSPCA Assured dairy farms. All M&S fresh milk packaging will now…
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Farmers call upcoming introduction of Quarantine Units a 'threat' to small farm shows
Farmers have voiced their concerns about the introduction of Quarantine Units, calling them a "threat" to small agricultural shows. The new…
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Lilburn estates scoop top accolade in new herd competition
Lilburn Estates have been awarded the 2017 Glendale Agricultural Society Herd Competition for their "attention to detail and the ability to use all…
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Gloucestershire and Somerset 'supplementary' badger cull licences resume
Badger culling will take place in parts of Gloucestershire and Somerset for a further five years, the government has announced. Badger culling in…
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Labour MP sparks badger culling controversy with Wind in the Willows meme
Labour MP Angela Rayner has ignited a Twitter debate by using a Wind in the Willows meme to showcase her opposition to the badger cull. Ms Rayner…
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Farmers hoping to poach workers from other sectors after Brexit, says survey
Many farmers are hoping to poach skilled workers from other industries and make use of advanced technology to tackle the challenges of post-Brexit…
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"Beefy visit" for Canadian importers: UK shows off high standards of meat production
A group of Canadian beef importers made a special visit to the UK this month to see first-hand the country’s high standards in meat production. The…
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Man dies after being crushed by bull at livestock market
A 70-year-old cattle handler has died after being crushed by a bull at a livestock market in Gisburn, Lancashire. Former farmer John Leverton was…
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Strong start to the year for UK meat exports as £500m mark is surpassed
Exports of beef, lamb and pork from the UK have surpassed the £500 million mark for the first six months of 2017 – up 18 per cent year-on-year. The…
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McDonald's vows to serve more antibiotic-free meat
McDonald’s has unveiled an updated vision for reducing the routine use of antibiotics in its supply chain. The vision sets the framework for the…
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