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BBC follows Sir Brian May in new badger cull programme
A new BBC programme follows Sir Brian May over a decade long journey to understand the bovine TB crisis and his opposition to the badger cull…
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Aldi to invest £3 billion in British beef suppliers in next five years
Supermarket chain Aldi has announced it will invest £3 billion with its British beef farmers over the next five years. The retailer said the…
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Chemist-turned-farmer wins inaugural Calf Rearer of Year
A Cornish chemist-turned-farmer has been presented with the inaugural Calf Rearer of the Year award at this year’s National Youngstock Conference…
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Anti-cull campaigners launch legal challenge against Natural England
Wildlife campaigners have commenced a legal challenge after Natural England gave the green light to additional badger culling licences. The 26…
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Farmer-led badger vaccination could play 'vital role' in bTB eradication
Farmer-led badger vaccination could play a vital role in the government and industry's plans to eradicate bovine TB, according to researchers. A…
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Defra urged to support farmers to use methane suppressing feed
The government should support farmers to use methane suppressants through the existing Sustainable Farming Incentive programme, green campaigners…
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Ban on the live export of animals from GB comes into effect
The ban on the live export of animals has come into effect, meaning it is now illegal to export livestock for slaughter and fattening from Great…
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Animal welfare groups plan 'national day of action' against cull
Animal welfare groups are planning a 'national day of action' against the badger cull, with a planned date and place set for 3 September, outside…
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Farm trial explores little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure
Scottish livestock farmers are exploring a little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure in the hope it will boost farm productivity and slash…
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Scottish prime cattle numbers show resilience despite herd fall
Despite a fall in Scotland's overall beef herd over the past year, data from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) indicates a big increase in prime…
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