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Farmer boosts yields and cuts fertiliser use by 25% with new approach
A Welsh farmer cut fertiliser and pesticide use by 25%, boosted yields and reduced labour with a new approach to grassland and arable farming. Arfon…
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Wales targets TB-free status by 2041 through partnership-led policy reforms
Wales is making progress in its bovine TB eradication programme, with a collaborative approach driving policy changes and support for farmers, the…
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Spike in calf scours drug resistance prompts call for preventative rethink
Vets are being urged to reconsider how they manage calf scours, or diarrhoea, in light of new evidence showing a big rise in resistance to an…
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Beef, lamb and pork prices hold firm above five-year trend
Market prices across the UK’s beef, sheep and pig sectors have remained well above the five-year average in 2025, despite evolving supply dynamics…
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Scotland urged to grow beef herd to help close UK supply gap by 2030
Scotland’s beef industry could unlock a major economic opportunity by adding just two more cows per herd each year, according to new analysis…
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Grass-fed livestock could help fight climate change, says report
A new report challenges the widespread perception that meat and dairy from cattle and sheep are inherently harmful to the environment and public…
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Net zero beef achieved at FAI Farms with regenerative grazing
A pioneering trial has demonstrated that net zero beef production is already a reality due to regenerative farming practices and robust scientific…
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Canada becomes UK's second-biggest market for beef exports
UK red meat exports to Canada surged in 2024, with beef volumes rising by 252% to 7,385 tonnes, worth £26m—representing a 156% increase in value…
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'Naturally local' message continues to resonate for Welsh beef
The PGI Welsh Beef campaign is maintaining strong consumer support, with the 'Naturally Local' message building on past successes to keep brand…
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Livestock auctions deliver £2.5 billion boost as prices surge
The latest throughput and turnover figures reveal a significant uplift in livestock values, underscoring the role of live auctions in supporting…
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