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AHDB targets NHS kitchens to boost demand for British produce
British farmers could gain new routes to market through the NHS food supply chain as hospital caterers place greater emphasis on provenance…
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Bluetongue surge continues with 64 new English premises in one day
Bluetongue has now been confirmed on more than 1,400 premises across Great Britain, while more than 1,600 potential cases remain under investigation…
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Retailers back British beef and poultry amid Brazilian import concerns
Major UK retailers have reaffirmed their commitment to British fresh beef and poultry after the NFU sought assurances over sourcing following new EU…
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Four farm unions warn falling livestock numbers threaten uplands
Falling livestock numbers could threaten UK beef and lamb production and reduce the supply of breeding stock to lowland farms, four farming unions…
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Dozens of abattoirs set to benefit from revised FSA discount plan
More than 80 small and medium-sized abattoirs could receive greater financial support under revised Food Standards Agency plans to overhaul meat…
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Dairy-beef calf registrations fall for first time
Dairy-beef calf registrations have fallen for the first time since the adoption of sexed dairy semen, adding to concerns over tight beef supplies…
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UK red meat exports jump as dairy trade slips
Strong growth in UK red meat exports pushed combined red meat and dairy sales above £2 billion in the first half of 2026, despite a sharp fall in…
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Defra speeds up bluetongue diagnosis as outbreak tops 1,000
Private vets in England will be able to diagnose clear-cut bluetongue cases without waiting for laboratory results as the UK outbreak passes 1,000…
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Bluetongue cases top 1,000 as five farmer meetings announced
Five farmer meetings are being held across England as bluetongue cases double in three weeks to more than 1,000 premises, with livestock keepers…
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Traditional Hereford breed row reaches High Court
A legal battle over whether Traditional Hereford cattle should be recognised as a separate native breed reaches the High Court today. The court will…
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