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What role will China play in the global beef market?
Chinese investors will play an influential role in the global beef market over the next decade, according to Rabobank's latest report. China’s beef…
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Dairy cow health and welfare takes another step forward
Since the original Dairy Cow Welfare Strategy was launched in 2010, annual progress reports have been published communicating how the industry…
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Shoppers in Cyprus buy Quality Standard Mark beef for first time
Families in Cyprus can now buy Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef after it was listed in supermarkets there for the first time. Selected foodservice…
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First Milk half day notice on price cut is totally unacceptable, says NFU
First Milk has announced a milk price cut of 0.5ppl for members – giving them just half a day’s notice. Suppliers were told the news late last Friday…
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Thieves steal over 400 sheep and cattle from farm near Lincoln
Around 300 sheep and 120 cattle have been stolen in a night time raid from a farm near Brant Broughton in Lincolnshire. The incident happened between…
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UK farming unions to hold urgent summit to seek action on crisis over low industry prices
The UK farming unions are to stage an urgent summit to discuss the problems facing the industry and particularly the crisis in the livestock and…
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We need a 'long, hard look at Scottish farming' says Lochhead
Rural Affairs Secretary poses big questions about the future of Scottish farming. It is time to take a ‘long, hard look’ at Scottish farming, Rural…
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Farming unions meet to discuss 'deteriorating dairy sector'
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, NFU and the National Farmers Union of Scotland met in Belfast to discuss the deteriorating situation in…
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Farming unions pressing European Commission on dairy support
The past twelve months has seen intense lobbying on dairy issues by the UFU in London, Brussels and with other farm lobby organisations. Its key…
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Hydor pioneer celebrates 50 years
Hydor’s stalwart, Dennis Farr is celebrating 50 years service with the company this year and his colleagues are paying tribute to an impressive and…
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