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Independent pig farmers face crisis as processors cut contracts
Independent pig farmers face an uncertain future as processors cut or end supply contracts across the UK, the National Pig Association has warned…
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Farmers set to support Exmoor nature recovery through new fund
Farmers and land managers on Exmoor could receive new government funding to restore wildlife-rich habitats across the national park. The…
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Potato growers face viability test as costs and contract prices bite
Britain’s potato growers are questioning how much risk they can carry into future seasons as rising costs, weaker contract prices and years of…
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Welsh farms hit by 'perfect storm' of costs and weak milk prices
Welsh dairy farmers are facing a deepening cashflow squeeze as soaring fertiliser and fuel costs collide with weak milk prices, the Farmers’ Union of…
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Food price shocks a 'permanent burden' as harvests and input costs bite
Food price shocks are becoming a permanent burden for households as poor harvests, extreme weather, war and volatile energy costs keep pushing up the…
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Closing date nears for postgraduate farming bursary
Postgraduate agriculture students have until 30 June to apply for an NFU Mutual bursary covering up to 75% of course fees. The NFU Mutual Charitable…
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UK food supply 'in trouble' as farm incomes squeezed, group warns
Britain risks becoming increasingly reliant on imported food unless farm incomes improve and domestic supply chains are strengthened, Farmers For…
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NFU warns sheep farms fighting for survival amid rising costs
Britain’s sheep farmers are under increasing pressure from soaring costs, climate uncertainty and falling support payments, the NFU has warned. The…
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Welsh farming unions press new minister on funding and TB
Welsh farming unions have urged the new Welsh government to deliver long-term funding certainty and take urgent action on bovine TB amid growing…
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UK seals £3.7bn Gulf trade deal with boost for British farmers
British farmers and exporters are set to gain fresh access to lucrative Gulf markets after the UK secured a multi-billion-pound trade deal with six…
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