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FSA reports 'very significant' rise in heat-stressed livestock at abattoirs
A “very significant increase” in livestock arriving at slaughterhouses dead or suffering from heat stress was recorded during this summer’s extreme…
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Dozens of abattoirs set to benefit from revised FSA discount plan
More than 80 small and medium-sized abattoirs could receive greater financial support under revised Food Standards Agency plans to overhaul meat…
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UK red meat exports jump as dairy trade slips
Strong growth in UK red meat exports pushed combined red meat and dairy sales above £2 billion in the first half of 2026, despite a sharp fall in…
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MPs warn cheap Brazilian beef could undercut UK farmers
British beef producers could face greater competition from cheaper Brazilian imports if planned EU restrictions divert supplies towards the UK…
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British lamb takes centre stage after tough year for producers
British sheep farmers are heading into Love Lamb Week after one of the toughest summers in years, with drought, bluetongue and a shrinking national…
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Gen Z interest in British meat and dairy gains ground
Gen Z interest in red meat and dairy is gaining ground, with purchase intent up eight percentage points for red meat and three points for dairy…
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NFU warns Brazilian meat could flood UK market after EU ban
British farmers could face a surge in Brazilian beef and chicken diverted from the EU unless ministers introduce equivalent import restrictions, the…
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UK pig sector 'on a precipice' as producers cut herds
Independent pig producers are being pushed towards the exit as low prices, lost processor contracts and rising costs deepen the latest crisis facing…
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Scotch red meat campaign aims to reach four in five Scottish adults
Quality Meat Scotland is launching a major autumn campaign aimed at reaching 80% of Scottish adults and boosting demand for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb…
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'Devastating blow' as Bernard Matthews confirms Derby site closure
Around 600 workers will be affected by the closure of Bernard Matthews’ Derby processing plant later this year. The food manufacturer has confirmed…
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