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Farmers urged to test for liver fluke amid 'very different' winter
Livestock producers are being encouraged to test for liver fluke in an autumn and winter that could be 'very different' to recent years. The…
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Entrepreneurs in dairy sector can now apply for grants of up to £50,000
Entrepreneurs in the dairy sector can now apply for grants of up to £50,000 through a new programme aiming to support visionary projects. The Legacy…
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Sophisticated fraud results in loss of £300,000 worth of artisanal cheese
Neal’s Yard Dairy in London has been the victim of a sophisticated fraud resulting in the loss of over £300,000 worth of artisanal cheese. The theft…
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Defra puts all of Northamptonshire in bluetongue restricted zone
Defra has expanded the bluetongue restricted zone to cover all of Northamptonshire as over 150 farms have now recorded a case of the disease…
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Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline following long-term trend
Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline following a long-term trend, with a 2.4% decrease in 2024 compared to the five year average. A decline in…
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Food labelling 'confusing, vague and misleading', survey says
The labelling of food products sold in retailers is 'confusing, vague and often misleading', NFU Scotland has concluded following a widespread…
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English Winter Fair cancelled due to concerns over bluetongue
The English Winter Fair, which was due to take place in mid-November, has been cancelled due to concerns over the spread of bluetongue in England…
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Young dairy farmer with 'passion' for sector given industry award
A young dairy farmer who has 'passion and positivity' for the future of the sector in Wales has won an industry award. William Davies from…
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Muller's acquisition of Lancashire-based Yew Tree Dairy approved
Muller's acquisition of Lancashire-based Yew Tree Dairy has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The acquisition, first…
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Welsh dairy farms need 'confidence boost' amid acute challenges
The government and consumers are being encouraged to back Welsh dairy farming as figures show a rising number of farmers choosing to exit the sector…
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