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Red meat sector hails 2024 Love Lamb Week as millions tuned in
The UK red meat sector is hailing the results of its annual 'Love Lamb Week' initiative after millions of people tuned in to see the advertisement…
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£160m boost for British poultry as exports to South Africa restart
British farmers and traders will once again be able to export poultry meat to South Africa in a deal worth around £160m in the first five years. The…
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African swine fever: Calls for total ban on UK personal pork imports
The pig sector has welcomed Defra’s efforts to tighten up the rules governing personal pork imports, but warned it does not go far enough to combat…
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GB-wide 'not for EU' labelling dropped by Defra after review
The previous Conservative government's 'not for EU' labelling scheme for meat and dairy has been dropped, Defra has confirmed following a review. The…
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UK beef deadweight prices surge to new record high
Beef deadweight prices have surged to a new record high, fuelled by strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply. The £5 per kilo…
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British beef exports the standout success in first half of 2024
Demand for British beef from key EU and non-EU markets helped underpin a strong performance for red meat exports despite a decline in sheep and pig…
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Scottish red meat producer Simon Howie installs 3,800 solar panels
Simon Howie, the Scottish red meat producer, has announced it has installed 3,800 solar panels on farmland in Perthshire. The £3 million investment…
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Pig sector hails Aldi for doubling Scottish-produced pork range
Aldi Scotland has announced it will be doubling its primary pork range as part of its 'dedication' to Scottish pig producers. Eight new pork lines…
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Largest ever 'shelfwatch' to check support for Scottish farmers
Phase three of 'shelfwatch', the largest ever survey of food being offered on Scottish supermarket shelves, will revisit retailers to check support…
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Kent council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Maidstone Council has become the latest local authority to support a campaign to proactively support local farmers and block councils from banning…
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