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Lamb throughput higher than thought but concerns remain
The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected by the sector, but concerns remain over the overall declining…
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Government's border regime has upped biosecurity risk, report warns
The government’s post-Brexit border control regime has created uncertainty and an increase in disease risk, the National Audit Office (NAO) has…
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UK pig producers now have access to Vietnamese market
British pig producers will now have access to the Vietnamese market for the first time, in a deal estimated to be worth around £12m over the first…
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Largest ever 'shelfwatch' to inspect Scottish retailer food offering
Phase two of 'shelfwatch', the largest ever survey of food being offered on Scottish supermarket shelves, is now underway. NFU Scotland started the…
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UK lamb and dairy exporters in Saudi Arabia amid rising demand
British lamb and dairy businesses have headed to Saudi Arabia in a bid to meet growing consumer demand and build on export opportunities in the…
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UK food firm Cranswick posts revenue growth to £2.6bn
UK food producer Cranswick has posted a near 12% increase in revenue to £2.6 billion, according to the firm's latest financial report. The Hull-based…
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Defra raises small abattoir grant to £75,000 to help dwindling sector
The maximum grant amount available through the government's Smaller Abattoir Fund has increased from £60,000 to £75,000, Defra has confirmed. The…
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Consumers value animal welfare more than green issues, study says
Animal welfare rates higher than environmental issues when consumers choose meat and dairy products, a new study suggests. While consumers consider…
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Lancaster's student's union votes to ban meat and dairy at outlets
Rural campaigners have hit back after a small group of students at Lancaster University voted to ban meat and dairy products at its campus-wide…
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Sheep farmers 'dismayed' as Morrisons drops British only pledge
Sheep farmers are 'dismayed and frustrated' after Morrisons announced this week that it will no longer sell solely British lamb in its stores. The…
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