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'Surveillance is working': Expert gives update on UK's bluetongue situation
An animal health expert has said that the 'surveillance is working' following the confirmation of four further cases of bluetongue in cattle in Kent…
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Bluetongue found in four cows in Kent as farmers told to be vigilant
Bluetongue virus has been found in four cows near Canterbury following the first case of the disease earlier this month, with farmers urged to remain…
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Sustainability commitments require more transparency, NI farm leader says
NI dairy farmers are being told to ask questions about sustainability commitments before signing an official agreement due to fears over a lack of…
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Food labels should show if ingredients come from overseas, NFUS says
Rolling out labels which identify food products with more than 50% of its ingredients from overseas could bolster UK food production, NFU Scotland…
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Bluetongue hotline set up for farmers in control zone near Cantebury
Farmers in a control zone set up after an outbreak of bluetongue virus near Canterbury can now call a dedicated hotline to get advice or ask…
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Average farm business income in England rises despite higher costs
Average business income by type of farm in England rose to £96,100 in 2022-2023 despite higher costs, according to the latest Defra figures. The…
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Kent farmers within 10km bluetongue zone asked to comply with legislation
Farmers within the 10km temporary control zone (TCZ) set up after an outbreak of bluetongue in Kent are being asked to continue to comply with the…
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Hundreds of dairy farmers quit sector amid falling milk prices
Hundreds of dairy farmers have quit the industry this year due in part to declining farmgate milk prices, AHDB's latest survey shows. In the survey…
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Lakeland Dairies to shut down three sites as part of 'new strategic direction'
Lakeland Dairies has announced it will close down three dairy production sites as part of its 'new strategic direction'. The co-operative, which…
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Senedd member tells farmers hit by bTB to 'find another business'
Rural campaigners have demanded a public apology from Labour Senedd member Joyce Watson after she told struggling dairy farmers hit by bovine TB to…
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