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'Cows never go outside': Intensive dairy farm report 'false' says NFU
A report that claims British consumers are unaware of a 'stealth' introduction of intensive dairy farms which put livestock health at risk has been…
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New health and safety courses launched for agricultural sector
Farming is regularly highlighted as one of the most dangerous professions in the UK – with worker fatality rates among the highest of any industry…
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DIY traps prompting evidence-based fly control
In warmer parts of the country, DIY traps set up by livestock farmers are indicating an increase in fly populations, according to Zoetis vet Dave…
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British Crop Production Council attacks Green Alliance's opposition to glyphosate and GM crops
The EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed continues to be deadlocked over renewal of licences for glyphosate use, which, unless…
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Relicensing of Glyphosate postponed again as EU nations fail to agree
A decision on whether or not to re-approve the herbicide glyphosate for use in Europe was today postponed for the second time, following disagreement…
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'Landmark in fight to keep antibiotics effective for animals and people': Report released today welcomed by industry
Today’s publication of ' Tackling Drug Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations ', by Lord Jim O’Neill, has been applauded as…
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NFU calls for glyphosate re-authorisation ahead of final vote this week
Ahead of a the final vote on the re-authorisation of glyphosate – Europe’s most commonly used herbicide – the NFU has called for 'common sense to…
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Glyphosate 'probably does not cause cancer' according to new safety review by UN
The weed-killing pesticide glyphosate, widely used in agriculture and by gardeners, "probably does not cause cancer", according to a new safety…
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Green MEPs receive test results confirming presence of glyphosate in urine
Green MEPs have received test results confirming the presence of weedkiller glyphosate in their urine. Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used…
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New £3.5m fund to help repair and improve Cumbria after Storm Desmond damage
A new £3.5m fund to help repair and improve Cumbria’s public rights of way damaged by Storm Desmond in December was launched today by Floods Minister…
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