Beef
'Very high' chance of more bluetongue cases, government says
There is a 'very high' probability of new bluetongue infections in Britain due to the arrival of biting midges from northern Europe, government vets…
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Thirty 'super users' needed to test interactive bovine TB tool
Developers behind a free interactive tool mapping bovine TB across the UK are seeking 30 'super users' to be part of a testing panel. The 'ibTB'…
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AHDB to recruit new sector council members for three year paid terms
AHDB is seeking to appoint new sector council members across Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork, with the paid roles lasting three…
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UK meat exports to EU should 'hold firm' despite bloc's NZ trade deal
Sheep meat, dairy and beef exports from the UK to the EU should 'hold firm' despite a free trade agreement between the bloc and New Zealand coming…
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Defra extends consultation on targeted culling to tackle bovine TB
The government has extended a consultation seeking targeted badger culling in areas of England, alongside badger and cattle vaccination, to tackle…
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Defra monitoring US bird flu cases in cattle 'closely'
Reports about the discovery of bird flu in US dairy cattle does not change the risk level for animals in the UK, Defra has confirmed. There have been…
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Cost care and cutting calving time can boost beef farms, data shows
Productivity and returns on Welsh beef farms can both be boosted by actions to further reduce calving intervals and better manage costs, new data…
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Defra warns of uptick in bluetongue as weather warms
The government has warned farmers to be aware over a possible increase of cases of bluetongue virus over the coming months as the weather warms…
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Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as fertiliser prices surged
Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as the sector had to battle huge inflation in key input costs, new analysis by AHDB shows. Looking at the…
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Farm trials white clover to cut fertiliser costs and boost production
A Welsh farming family is undertaking a project exploring the potential of white clover to improve nitrogen use efficiency and boost milk and meat…
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