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UK and EU agree deal to slash agricultural export red tape
The UK and EU have struck a fresh deal to ease post-Brexit trade friction, cutting red tape on agri-food exports with a new agreement on plant and…
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Scots stick to local red meat despite cheaper imports, survey finds
A new survey reveals that the Scottish public overwhelmingly prefer home-grown red meat—even if imports are 30 percent cheaper. Research shows that…
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Foot-and-mouth controls eased on German imports but EU ban remains
The UK government has now officially recognised Germany as free from foot-and-mouth (FMD) without vaccination, following a case of the disease near…
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Government urged to act as MP warns of small abattoir crisis
The government has been told to take urgent action to support small abattoirs, as their continued decline threatens both rural livelihoods and the…
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Beef, lamb and pork prices hold firm above five-year trend
Market prices across the UK’s beef, sheep and pig sectors have remained well above the five-year average in 2025, despite evolving supply dynamics…
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Scotland urged to grow beef herd to help close UK supply gap by 2030
Scotland’s beef industry could unlock a major economic opportunity by adding just two more cows per herd each year, according to new analysis…
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NFU welcomes 'balanced and considered' UK-India trade deal
The NFU has welcomed the UK-India trade deal, describing it as a 'balanced and considered' agreement that addresses key concerns around food and…
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Scientists develop reliable pig fat cell line in lab-grown meat breakthrough
A breakthrough in cultivated meat research could accelerate the production of realistic, animal-free meat alternatives, British scientists say. A…
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UK-India trade deal opens doors for British lamb exports
Exporters have welcomed the newly signed UK trade agreement with India, set to significantly reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods, including…
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Labour pressed to clarify position on chlorinated chicken in US trade talks
The government is under new pressure to rule out chlorinated chicken and hormone-injected beef in any UK-US trade deal, after it failed to address…
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