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UK beef farmers do have world-leading standards, AHDB confirms
Claims from British beef and lamb producers that they have ‘world-leading’ standards appear to be correct, a new AHDB report has confirmed. Published…
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Farming family highlight their green credentials as Beef Week nears
Beef producers across the UK are set to take centre stage in the upcoming Great British Beef Week, with one farming family highlighting their…
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Significant drop in UK sheep population, Defra census shows
The UK sheep flock has seen a significant drop of over 5 percent year-on-year, to 21.2 million head, Defra figures show. According to the latest…
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UK beef production to see medium term price stability as supply tightens
Beef production in the UK is likely to see medium term price stability as supply is expected to tighten, experts say in a new report. Statistics from…
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Beef Carbon Reduction scheme opens today for NI farmers
The Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme, a new payment support system for beef farmers in Northern Ireland, has opened today for applications. The…
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Campaign emphasising British beef returns on St George's Day
A major beef sector campaign seeking to put a spotlight on the meat is set to return on St George's Day, with an emphasis on the work that farmers…
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Aberdeen-Angus calf registrations lead way for third year in row
The latest registration data shows that Aberdeen-Angus lead the way for the third year in a row, with 10% growth over the last six years. With over…
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Farmer survey aims to help researchers learn about lungworm outbreaks
A survey has launched for cattle farmers and vets to help researchers find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK. Through the…
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Views sought on rolling out EID cattle ear tags in Scotland
Proposals to modernise how Scotland’s cattle are tagged, identified and traced is the focus of a new consultation launched today. Cattle farmers and…
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TB vaccine reduces spread in dairy herds by 89%, study finds
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of bovine TB in infected cattle, but it also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, new research finds…
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