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Commit to British farmers, says Dairy Coalition
The Dairy Coalition has warned buyers, processors and retailers 'must commit to British farmers' to deliver better market returns as recent reports…
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Dairy profits drop by 13% as outlook 'remains bleak'
Lower milk prices, falling production and soaring input costs are contributing to falling profitability in the dairy industry, according to rural…
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No place for nomad cattle in N Ireland, says beef association
There is no place in Northern Ireland for nomad cattle brought in from the Republic for immediate slaughter, according to the National Beef…
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Badger cull 'backed by science' says farming minister
Farming Minister David Heath has backed badger cull calls by saying the government must do everything it can to stop the spread of bovine TB which is…
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Scotland sees decrease in livestock numbers
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published results from the 2012 December Agricultural Survey, covering winter sown crops, hay and silage…
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Dairy farmers urged to place more calves on rearing market
Dairy farmers could secure an important place in the new push to produce large volumes of high quality, high priced beef sired by native breed bulls…
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38,000 cattle slaughtered to combat TB in 2012
In 2012, the spread of bovine TB led to the slaughter of 38,010 cattle in Great Britain, a 10% increase compared to 2011, according to new statistics…
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MEP attacks Paterson for mishandling horsemeat scandal
Environmental Secretary Owen Paterson has been criticised in the European Parliament for his handling of the horsemeat scandal. UKIP MEP Stuart Agnew…
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Beef pulled from Northamptonshire school menus
Northamptonshire County Council has removed beef products from the menu of 17 schools in its district after traces of horsemeat had been identified…
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Deer cull logic must apply to badgers says FUW
As recent calls have highlighted the dangers of an increasing deer population, the Farmers' Union of Wales have called on scientists to recognise the…
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