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Thousands sign petition calling on council to stop non-stun meat
More than 3,500 people have signed a petition calling on a council to ban non-stun Halal meat being served in local schools. Schools in West…
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Five new Estimated Breeding Values developed
Five new livestock traits that farmers are directly paid for have been developed to help improve profits by producing more beef animals that meet…
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Farmers urge public to buy local this Christmas
Farmers are urging the British public to keep their Christmas shopping local to show support for rural and farming businesses. The festive season is…
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Heatwave boosts meat sales amid declining consumption
This summer's sizzling heatwave coupled with England's performance at the World Cup boosted red meat sales amid declining consumption. Burgers and…
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Sheep industry step closer to mandatory sheep carcase classification
The sheep industry is a step closer to a standardised carcase clarification system, after more than a decade of farmers urging Government to make the…
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New app helps farmers finish cattle to retailers’ specifications
A new app can help farmers finish cattle to retailers’ specifications with greater precision, avoiding lower prices for the farmer and waste in the…
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'Meat tax' may prevent 6,000 deaths per year in UK, study suggests
A “meat tax” could prevent almost 6,000 deaths per year in the UK and save the economy more than £700 million, according to researchers. The study…
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Major meat retailer Crawshaws to appoint administrators
A major meat retailer with more than 50 stores across England has gone into administration putting 600 jobs at risk. Yorkshire-based company…
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Extreme weather of 2018 makes its mark on red meat production
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to a new report. For pork, in 2019 production is expected…
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Future of UK beef industry lies on 'integration' and 'consumer demand'
Beef farmers have "great opportunities" for the future if they concentrate on integration and focus on customer demand, a beef production event…
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