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Livestock gains drive UK farm income to £8.4bn
UK farm income rose by 20% to £8.4 billion in 2025, but Defra’s latest figures show livestock producers gained while arable growers remained under…
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Britain loses 160 dairy producers in just six months
Great Britain has lost 160 dairy producers in just six months as squeezed margins continue to drive farmers out of the sector. The latest AHDB survey…
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Confidential cattle registration support launched for farmers
Farmers who are anxious about falling behind with cattle registrations are being offered confidential help before paperwork problems spiral out of…
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New bovine TB strategy sets 2038 target for England
England has set out a new plan to become officially bovine TB-free by 2038, but farm leaders have warned that delays in delivery could put years of…
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Heat stress warning for autumn-born calves
Dairy farmers are being urged to review support for pregnant cows this summer, amid warnings that heat stress could affect the health and performance…
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New net zero advice targets UK meat and dairy consumption
UK livestock producers could face renewed scrutiny over meat and dairy consumption under climate advice setting out how the country could meet its…
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First Milk announces July milk price boost
First Milk will raise its milk price for members from July, taking its standard manufacturing litre above 31ppl. The farmer-owned dairy co-operative…
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Chesterton House Farm invests in smarter slurry handling
A new slurry handling system has helped improve operations at a Warwickshire dairy farm after slurry became too runny to spread and too thick to…
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First Milk launches water quality strategy across 700 farms
First Milk is rolling out a new water quality strategy across 700 dairy farms to help protect rivers and target nutrient risks more accurately. The…
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First Milk announces record £16.8m creamery investment
First Milk is to invest £16.8 million in its Lake District Creamery in Cumbria, marking the farmer-owned co-operative’s largest-ever single capital…
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