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Union warns of beef price slump squeezing NI farmers
Northern Irish beef farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as factory prices tumble, with the Ulster Farmers’ Union warning that the downturn…
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New 'best practice' protocols in battle against BVD and Johne’s
New ‘best practice’ protocols are setting a tougher industry standard to crack down on costly diseases like BVD and Johne’s – just as pressure ramps…
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Defra's new breed rules threaten survival of rare cattle lines
Native breed campaigners have sounded the alarm after rare native cattle bloodlines were stripped of government support under new Defra plans. Defra…
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Unions warn of chaos over Wales-England bluetongue border policy
The Welsh government is facing strong criticism from farming unions after opting not to follow England’s nationwide bluetongue restriction zone - a…
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Labour sets sights on end of cull with record badger vaccinations
Badger vaccinations have surged to record levels, increasing by 24% across England last year, as part of Labour's accelerated effort to transition…
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Retailers' warm words 'ring hollow' as imported beef fills shelves
British farmers have been dealt a fresh blow as major supermarkets are accused of abandoning their commitments to homegrown beef in favour of cheaper…
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Government pushes ahead with badger culls against scientific advice
The government has authorised a new wave of badger culling across England, defying the advice of its own chief scientific adviser. Natural England is…
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NFU backs livestock tagging reform but slams tech setback
The NFU has welcomed new government plans to modernise livestock traceability — but warned that sticking to outdated tag technology risks missing a…
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UK beef gets global all-clear as BSE risk downgraded
The UK has clinched the highest international safety rating for BSE, in a landmark move set to unlock new export markets and slash costs for the meat…
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Mandatory EID tags to transform cattle disease control in England
The government is set to revolutionise cattle farming with mandatory electronic ID for all newborn calves from 2027, in a bid to boost disease…
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