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Opening of US market for Irish beef given 'guarded welcome'
News that Ireland has secured beef access to the US market has been given a guarded welcome by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association. Beef…
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China's protein demand shows 'growth potential'
China’s demand for foreign animal protein products shows great growth potential. However, the path to success for western animal protein companies in…
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UK livestock face multiple mycotoxin threats
Livestock in the UK are facing multiple mycotoxin challenges in the feeds they consume and farmers are being warned to adopt a new approach. That’s…
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I feel desperate for UK's dairy farmers, says NFU's Raymond
Dairy Crest and First Milk has become the latest British dairy companies to announce a cut in its milk prices paid to farmers from 1st February 2015…
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EU ground beef prices under pressure
The EU beef market is increasingly separating into a premium and ground beef market with divergent price developments. Prime beef will remain at…
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Animal charities 'deeply disappointed' as Defra endorses next cull
Animal welfare charities have reacted strongly to the announcement by Nigel Gibbens, the Chief Veterinary Officer that DEFRA's badger cull policy…
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Government determined to continue with culling, says Truss
Further measures to combat TB in cattle has been announced today by Defra as Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said the government must continue…
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Suffering dairy market shows signs of recovery
Though the dairy market continues to suffer from low prices, the rate of decline is slowing and could even show a price recovery predicted in the…
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Farmers 'disgusted' by Grocery Adjudicator's lack of teeth
Sharp decreases in the price of commodities, such as milk, lamb and beef, have highlighted the limitations of the Grocery Code Adjudicator. The…
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Beef Association spring spectacular classes announced
A total of 15 classes, four championships and a supreme championship have been confirmed for next year’s National Beef Association’s (NBA) Spring…
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