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EU proposes extending glyphosate by five years
The European Commission has proposed extending the licence for glyphosate by five years after its initial plan for a 10-year approval did not pass…
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'Record low': 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in livestock
There has been a 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014, according to new government figures. Sales of…
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Night-time intruder blamed for spate of Staffordshire sheep attacks
An investigation has been launched after five sheep were killed in a field over the course of a fortnight. The animals were killed by a suspected dog…
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Fears grow in UK after bird flu cases in Europe
British authorities are increasingly concerned about the possible return of avian influenza following a number of outbreaks in continental Europe…
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Bird flu risk in UK wild birds increased to medium
The government has increased the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) risk from low to medium for wild birds in UK, but poultry flocks remain…
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Initial EU talks fail to renew glyphosate for 10 years
The first round of an EU vote to renew glyphosate for a 10 year period has failed to attract sufficient support, with the industry now looking at a…
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2 Sisters boss to be grilled by MPs in all-day inquiry
The owner of 2 Sisters Group is to be scrutinised today at an inquiry into allegations of food safety breaches. So-called "Chicken King" Ranjit Singh…
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Farmer 'at end of tether' after losing fifth of flock to relentless dog attacks
A farmer has spoken of his anger towards those who leave dogs off leads in the countryside after losing a fifth of his flock since the start of July…
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Agriculture industry sees most work-related deaths in 2017
The agricultural industry has seen the most work-related deaths in Britain so far this year, according to new statistics. The study, by…
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Union puts forward ‘workable alternative’ to further NVZ designation
Farmers have urged Welsh Government to consider a ‘workable alternative’ to reducing nitrates from agriculture to prevent further extension of…
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