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Turkey producer Bernard Matthews sold to food tycoon Ranjit Boparan
Turkey producer Bernard Matthews has been sold to the Boparan Private Office, which owns the 2 Sisters Food Group. The buyer has said the acquisition…
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Long winter could impact cash flow for NI farmers
Farmers in Northern Ireland are facing a long winter, with businesses already under financial pressure, Ulster Farmers' Union president Barclay Bell…
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Milk processors 'dragging their feet' on price as farmers continue to receive low returns
Most dairy farmers continue to receive returns 'well below the cost of production' and milk processors are dragging their feet, according to NFU…
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Reduction in migrant labour post-Brexit 'may catalyse structural change' in farming sector
The potential reduction in migrant labour post-Brexit "may catalyse structural change" in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, according to…
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Sector welcomes decision to delay Scotland's wage negotiations and calls for Wages Board to disband
The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) has taken the decision to delay its annual wage negotiations until later in the year. NFU Scotland has…
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Satellite data to ease shellfish farmers' woes of crippling costs due to harmful algal blooms
Shellfish farmers in the UK are threatened by toxins released from harmful algal blooms, costing businesses £25k - £30k a week. Gary Rawle, a…
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EU farm group questions TTIP protests: 'Important to lift non-trade barriers to trade'
Copa President Martin Merrild said he questions why there are so many protests in the EU regarding the TTIP trade deal with the United States. Mr…
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Northern Ireland dairy farmer strike now 'strong possibility'
A Northern Ireland milk strike is now a 'strong possibility', according to Farmers for Action. The group said they will be holding a crisis meeting…
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Thousands of farms at risk due to lack of long term subsidy plans, Lib Dems warn
The UK government is "failing" to support farmers in the long-term according to the Liberal Democrats as new figures suggest around 4,000 West…
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Latest pork price war cuts must not be taken out on producers, says National Pig Association
The prices consumers pay for their meat has lowered as the ongoing price war between some of the major UK retailers escalates. ASDA has launched a…
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