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June heat drives 3.1% fall in GB milk deliveries
June’s extreme heat accelerated the decline in GB milk deliveries, with volumes falling 3.1% year on year as heat stress reduced cow yields. AHDB…
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Government told to replace 'farm fresh' claims with clear welfare labels
Shoppers struggle to establish how animals were reared from many food labels, according to a report calling for mandatory welfare information across…
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British lamb wins tariff-free access under Swiss trade deal
British lamb will enter Switzerland tariff-free within quota for the first time under a new trade agreement offering improved access for UK farmers…
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Record milk output may mask future cow shortage, AHDB warns
Britain’s record milk production could be masking a looming shortage of future dairy cows, AHDB has warned. The levy board believes more dairy…
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Milk & More depot workers regain bargaining rights
Workers at three Milk & More depots have regained collective bargaining rights after Unite secured statutory recognition through the Central…
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British farmers could get £1bn boost from public food pledge
British farmers could receive a £1 billion-a-year boost if schools, hospitals and other public bodies sourced half their food from local and…
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£8m cattle emissions research centre to be built in NI
Northern Ireland’s livestock sector is to get a new £8 million research facility aimed at helping cattle farms cut emissions while protecting…
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Badger cull among options in NI bovine TB consultation
Northern Ireland farmers are being asked for views on whether badger culling, vaccination or test-and-remove measures should be used to help tackle…
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Treveale Farm hosts major dairy open day after historic win
Cornwall’s first-ever RABDF NMR Gold Cup winner has hosted nearly 1,000 dairy farmers and industry professionals for one of the UK’s biggest on-farm…
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July milk price boost for Arla farmers
Arla will raise its conventional milk price in July, while holding its UK organic price unchanged as dairy markets remain broadly stable but organic…
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