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Dairy calf registrations in Britain hit lowest on record
Dairy calf registrations in Britain declined by nearly 13 percent at the end of 2024, marking the lowest figure ever recorded for a fourth quarter…
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New requirements to combat Johne’s disease soon roll out
New requirements aimed at combatting Johne’s disease in dairy herds across the UK will be rolled out at the end of this month. National Johne’s…
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Union accuses Arla of 'swerving' meeting over plant job losses
Dairy co-operative Arla have been criticised by a union for 'swerving' a crucial meeting over the proposed closure of its North Yorkshire plant. GMB…
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UK food exports to EU plummet due to 'complexity and bureaucracy'
UK food export volumes to the EU have dropped by a third compared to 2019 levels, according to a report that blames Brexit 'complexity and…
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Demand from EU and US helps drive UK dairy exports to £1.8bn
Demand from both the EU and US helped drive the value of UK dairy exports to £1.8 billion in 2024, new figures by AHDB show. Dairy exports fared well…
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Arla suspends farmer after undercover footage shows cruelty
A farmer has been suspended from supplying milk to Arla after undercover footage showed him attacking cattle with bars and electric goads. An…
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Farm business incomes forecast to rise for all sectors except cereals
Average farm business incomes are forecast to have risen in 2024-2025 across all agricultural sectors, with the exception of cereals. This follows a…
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UK lab-grown meat and dairy could be on sale within two years
British consumers could see lab-made meat and dairy on sale within two years, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking to speed up the approval…
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Retailer Co-op to switch to Muller direct price from April
Retailer Co-op has announced it will move to the Muller direct price next month, which will mean a milk price increase of 1.3p per litre for farmers…
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Cattle populations in Britain decline for tenth consecutive year
The overall cattle population in Britain is continuing to contract - standing at 7.5 million head, 153,000 head below last year levels. The beef…
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