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Farm leaders warn: UK agriculture needs shared data or risks falling behind
The future of British farming is at risk unless the industry finally gets serious about sharing and using data, leading figures from across food and…
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Precision Breeding Act ushers in new era for British farmers, say MPs
Farmers across England could soon see new crop varieties that yield more, resist disease and rely less on chemical inputs, as the Precision Breeding…
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Vets warn AI revolution must not undermine livestock welfare
As artificial intelligence sweeps through farming, vets are warning that technological progress must not come at the expense of animal welfare. The…
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From moo to loo: 'CowToilet' promises cleaner, greener UK farms
Cows are getting their own toilets in a pioneering Dutch innovation set to make its UK debut at Lamma 2026, promising to revolutionise farm…
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Wales to introduce bovine electronic identification for calves by 2027
The Welsh government has confirmed it will move ahead with plans to introduce bovine electronic identification (EID) for all newborn calves in Wales…
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UK researchers create world-first 'digital twin' for dairy farming
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have created a world-first 'digital twin' for dairy farming, combining live data and artificial…
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Productivity fund issues £68m tech grants to 8,800 farmers
England’s push to modernise on-farm kit has kicked up a gear, as over 8,800 applicants have been offered support through this year’s Farming…
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Beef farmers trial high-tech boluses to monitor suckler cow health
A pioneering trial in north-east Scotland is testing whether electronic rumen boluses can provide beef farmers with the same level of insight long…
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Virtual fencing brings big gains — and a few glitches — to farms
Virtual fencing collars are helping Scottish farmers cut time, improve grazing, and manage cattle more effectively — though poor connectivity remains…
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New AI tool predicts miscanthus yields months ahead
Miscanthus farmers can now forecast yields months before harvest thanks to a new AI-powered tool that analyses drone imagery. Launched this autumn…
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