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Rural school defies death threats and continues butchery lessons
A rural Highland school has defied death threats from vegan and animal rights campaigners by continuing to post footage online of classroom butchery…
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EU urged to drop Mercosur deal while Brexit talks continue
Top European Union politicians must ensure there is no Mercosur deal on beef while Brexit remains unresolved, the Ulster Farmers' Union has said. The…
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Hormone-treated beef entering UK could lead to public boycott, report warns
Beef from cattle given growth-boosting hormones could enter the UK food supply if standards are sacrificed as part of a post-Brexit trade deal, a new…
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Scotch Lamb back on school menu following farming union led campaign
A four week pilot to have Scotch Lamb included in school meals in a bid to back local farmers and promote fresh food has been deemed a success. The…
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Tests find antimicrobial resistance in all types of meat bacteria
Tests have found antimicrobial resistance in a proportion of all types of bacteria examined in samples of chicken and pork, a new report has…
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One-fifth of meat samples contain wrong animal DNA, tests find
A food safety watchdog has confirmed that one-fifth of meat samples tested in 2017 contained DNA from animals that weren’t listed on the label. Among…
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Brexit risks creating a 'two-tier food system between rich and poor'
A 'no-deal' Brexit risks creating a dangerous two-tier food system between rich and poor, a major new report by a think-tank has warned. The less…
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South West of England named 'Top of the Flocks'
The South West of England has been named 'Top of the Flocks' as new data reveals the areas and counties in which most sheep are based. More than 15…
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NFU President says new Livestock Information Programme is 'pivotal'
The National Farmers' Union President has said the new Livestock Information Programme is "pivotal" in bringing the livestock sector together. The…
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UK swine fever risk level raised following Europe outbreaks
The government has raised its assessment of the risk of products contaminated with African swine fever entering the UK from 'low' to 'medium'…
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