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Campaigners launch survey for farmers to 'save small abattoirs'
Farmers are being encouraged to take part in a survey gathering evidence showing the role small abattoirs play and how closures have impacted rural…
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'British Ramadan' initiative to celebrate quality of UK meat and dairy
The use of British-produced lamb, beef, dairy and cereals will be put in the spotlight during the festival of Ramadan. British Muslim TV, in…
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UK livestock numbers must fall, Climate Change Committee says
Farmers have hit back at calls for livestock numbers to fall by 27% and for meat consumption to drop by a quarter so that the UK can meet its net…
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Activists interrupt NFU president's speech at conference
Two animal activists stormed the NFU's conference in London earlier today while the union's president was giving a speech. The protestors, who were…
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Disease concern as banned 'bushmeat' being sold for home delivery
Banned ‘bushmeat’ smuggled into the UK is being sold for home delivery via social media, as concerns continue to rise over the amount of illegal meat…
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Sheep meat imports to UK increases by over one-third
Sheep meat imports to the UK increased by 37% in 2024, with Australia and New Zealand's share rising, according to new AHDB analysis. For the whole…
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UK red meat exports reach record level as beef demand grows
Global appetite for beef helped the value of the UK’s red meat exports to reach its highest level, worth £1.77 billion last year. Full year figures…
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Pork production in UK expected to remain steady in 2025
Pork production in the UK is expected to remain steady in 2025 due to limited growth in breeding herd numbers and continued pressure on export…
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Concern raised after 600kg of illegal meat seized in NI
Concerns have been raised after Northern Irish port authorities seized around 600kg of illegal meat that was smuggled into port on the Stranraer…
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Welsh Lamb PGI in the Middle East for major promotional push
A celebration of PGI Welsh Lamb is currently taking place in the heart of the lucrative middle east market as the Gulfood tradeshow gets underway…
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