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Cross-border livestock trade hit by England-wide bluetongue controls
The entire territory of England has been designated a bluetongue virus (BTV-3) 'restricted zone' as of 1 July, in a move that is set to impact sheep…
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Scottish government complicit in collapse of suckler beef sector, body says
Scotland’s iconic suckler beef industry is being dismantled by government inaction, the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has warned…
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Beef and chicken push meat prices higher in June, figures show
Meat and poultry prices surged again in June, with beef and chicken leading sharp increases that far outpaced overall food inflation, according to…
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New tool takes the guesswork out of bluetongue rules for farmers
A new online tool has been launched to cut through the confusion of bluetongue movement rules and help farmers keep livestock moving across Britain…
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Bluetongue: Calls for GB to be treated as 'single epidemiological zone'
UK meat industry leaders have raised urgent concerns over new bluetongue (BTV-3) restrictions, warning they could severely disrupt livestock markets…
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Lidl takes a stand for British beef amid retail import surge
Lidl has doubled down on its commitment to British beef, pledging to keep sourcing from domestic farmers with no plans to import or switch suppliers…
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Call to protect NI's last native cattle as DAERA snubs Irish Moiled breed
The government is under mounting pressure to back the rare Irish Moiled cattle—Northern Ireland’s only native breed—as farm leaders warn it risks…
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Small suckler herds win exemption from tough new calving rules
Scotland’s smallest suckler herds have won a crucial reprieve, as the Scottish government agrees to exempt them from tough new calving rules. The…
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No cuts to cows: Scottish ministers side with farmers in climate policy clash
The Scottish government has rejected a controversial recommendation by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to slash livestock numbers by over a…
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Co-op’s British steak relaunch hailed as boost to farmer confidence
The Co-op’s relaunch of its British steak range, featuring premium Aberdeen Angus beef sourced from UK farms, is being hailed as a boost to British…
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