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New £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb 'great boost' for farmers
A new £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb has been welcomed as a "great boost" for farmers. The campaign was announced by First Minister Nicola…
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Small abattoirs closing at 'alarming rate', thirty-four groups tell Gove
Thirty-four organisations have asked the government to take urgent action to save the UK's network of small abattoirs, which they say are closing at…
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Young farmers to encourage Brits to eat lamb all year round
Lamb producers have been urged to pull together to change tradition and put lamb back on plates all year round. That’s the key call as Love Lamb Week…
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Scottish protected food names 'under threat', SNP says
Urgent action is needed from Number 10 in Brexit talks to protect Scotland’s food and drink produce, according to the Scottish government. In an…
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Growth of veganism fuelled by meat-eaters wanting 'something new'
The meat industry has been urged to innovate as a new report shows it is meat-eaters who are driving sales of vegan products because they are keen on…
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Iconic Scotch beef supplies 'under threat'
The beef industry has raised their concerns about the prospects for Scotland's dwindling suckler beef herd, highlighting how the Scotch beef supplies…
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‘Lamb. It’s got to be Welsh’: 1 August sees celebration of all things lamb
Farmers and the public are to celebrate all thing Welsh Lamb on August 1 as the industry looks to showcase the meat's versatility. As the Royal Welsh…
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Ireland-based meat producer buys red-meat assets of 2 Sisters Group
Ireland-based meat producer Kepak Group has bought the red-meat assets of the UK's 2 Sisters Food Group. Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company…
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Hot weather starting to influence livestock market
The heatwave has started to impact the livestock market as the effects of lack of forage availability, reduced livestock growth rates and a change in…
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Importance of red meat production in Wales 'must be fully recognised'
NFU Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association have joined forces to ensure that the importance of red meat production in Wales is fully…
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