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Restocking squeeze easing as input costs fears abate for Welsh farmers
Pressures on Welsh flock numbers appear to have lifted slightly in recent months after new survey results reveal that fears over input costs are…
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Defra confirms 22 bluetongue cases but 'no evidence' virus is circulating
New cases of bluetongue have brought the total number to 22 since the initial outbreak last month, but there is still 'no evidence' the virus is…
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New cases of bluetongue in Kent brings total number to 14
Farmers are being told to remain vigilant after a further three cases of bluetongue in cattle were identified in Kent, bringing the total number to…
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Deadline looms for Scottish beef farmers to apply to suckler calf fund
Beef producers are being reminded that applications to the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme must be in before the 31 December deadline. The scheme, which…
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Channel 4's beef programme 'amounted to an onslaught' on British farming
Channel 4's recent programme looking at the beef sector 'amounted to an onslaught' on British farming, the NFU has said. The union has sent a letter…
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Bluetongue spreads to Norfolk as Defra confirms virus in sheep
A case of bluetongue has been detected in sheep in Norfolk, marking a leap in the virus since it was first detected in Kent nearly a month ago. The…
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New case of bluetongue in Kent brings total number to eight
The government has confirmed an eighth case of bluetongue within Kent's expanded temporary control zone (TCZ). Following active surveillance in the…
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Defra confirms new cases of bluetongue with total number at seven
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue after seven cases of the virus have been confirmed in Kent…
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Bluetongue: Defra widens virus control zone after new case in Kent
A new case of bluetongue has been detected in north east Kent, prompting Defra to widen the original temporary control zone (TCZ). Defra confirmed on…
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Boost for November prime beef prices as they level up year-on-year
November began with good news for beef producers of prime cattle as deadweight prices stabilised to at least 30p per kilo higher year-on-year - but…
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