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Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline, latest figures show
Scottish cattle numbers continue to decline following a long-term trend, with a 3% decrease in 2023 compared to the five year average. A decline in…
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Wet October sees decline in GB milk production
Milk production declined by over 29 million litres in October compared to last year as wet weather hit the UK, but this may support milk prices, AHDB…
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Portsmouth set to become fourth council to defy vegan trend
Portsmouth is set to become the fourth council in recent weeks to defy the vegan trend in a show of support for farmers of all sectors. A campaign to…
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Government in court over 'failure' to reduce meat consumption
Environmental activists are taking the government to court over its 'failure' to adopt measures to reduce meat and dairy production and consumption…
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Seven dairy research projects receive £2m to boost sector productivity
Seven dairy research projects that have won a total of £2m are set to have significant implications for productivity and sustainable production on a…
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Beware of sheep and cattle parasites this autumn, farmers told
Although the early autumn warm weather has led to an extended grazing period, farmers are being told to be vigilant for increased parasite burdens…
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Farming family highlights benefits of introducing once-a-day milking
A Welsh dairy farm has introduced once-a-day (OAD) milking to improve the family's work-life balance, aid herd expansion and to manage animal health…
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Farmers need clarity on methane supressing feed products, NFU says
Farmers need clarity on how methane supressing feed products will work as well as their impact on animal welfare, the NFU has said after Defra seeks…
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Decision to allow badger culling in NI ruled unlawful by High Court
A decision to allow badger culling in Northern Ireland has been ruled unlawful in the High Court, with a union calling the move a 'major blow' to…
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Defra pledges to cut emissions through methane suppressing feed products
Defra has today confirmed it will work with farmers to encourage the widespread adoption of methane suppressing feed products. The government has…
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