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Pedigree bulls top £10k as farmers warned over rising financial risk
Record prices for pedigree bulls are raising the stakes for farmers, with animals now averaging £10,000 or more and industry leaders warning they…
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Five sentenced after cattle theft uncovered by DNA tests
An organised cattle theft involving five men — including a farmer — has led to sentencing after DNA evidence exposed the crime. The case highlights…
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Cattle TB cases fall — but 11,000 animals still culled in a year
New cattle TB cases have fallen across Great Britain, but more than 11,000 animals were still slaughtered last year, underlining the ongoing impact…
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Farmers warned: vaccinate now or face bluetongue fertility losses
Farmers are being urged to act now and vaccinate cattle against bluetongue before the full impact of the disease hits herds later this year. Industry…
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Eight in 10 back extending free school milk in boost for UK dairy sector
More than eight in 10 Britons back extending free school milk, as pressure grows to scrap rules cutting support for children at age five. A new…
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UK farmers on alert as foot and mouth case confirmed in Greece
UK farmers are being urged to remain on high alert after a case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed in Greece. The outbreak, identified on…
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Dairy brand Trewithen to relaunch as Cornish Dairy Co.
Trewithen Dairy is set to be renamed Cornish Dairy Co. from April, as its owners look to strengthen the brand’s Cornish identity and expand its…
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Cereal farm incomes forecast to plunge two-thirds as support payments fall
Farm incomes across England are forecast to drop sharply for most sectors in 2025/26, as lower crop prices, volatile yields and further cuts to…
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School meals could create new markets for UK growers, report says
Serving more locally grown fruit and vegetables in school meals could create new markets for UK farmers while strengthening the country’s food…
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Wales unlikely to meet 2041 TB-free target without change, says NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru has backed calls for a “step change” in Wales’ bovine TB eradication strategy, warning current measures are not on track to eliminate the…
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