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Movement restrictions imposed after BSE case in Dumfries and Galloway
Movement restrictions have been imposed on cattle linked to an isolated case of classical BSE in Dumfries and Galloway as officials investigate the…
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Union urges consumers to back UK eggs amid salmonella probe
NFU Scotland is urging consumers and caterers to choose British eggs as imported supplies remain under investigation following a serious salmonella…
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Government unveils £65m package for drought-hit farmers
Farmers across England are being handed a £65 million drought support package as record-dry conditions hit crop yields, livestock feed and access to…
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Scottish produce gains ground as supermarkets step up sourcing
Scottish food is taking a bigger share of supermarket shelves, with major retailers increasing home-grown sourcing, introducing new lines and giving…
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NFU warns farmers as bluetongue cases top 200
The NFU is urging livestock farmers to consider vaccination as bluetongue cases continue to climb across England and Wales, warning that BTV-3 poses…
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Farm leaders welcome major rise in fly-tipping fines
Fly-tippers could face fines of up to £5,000 under new rules welcomed by farming leaders battling illegal dumping across the countryside. The maximum…
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Farmers seek rethink of Scotland's muirburn regime
NFU Scotland has urged ministers to postpone September’s muirburn licensing regime, warning that its practical requirements could hinder vegetation…
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UK farm unions demand tougher Brazilian meat safeguards
The UK should suspend Brazilian beef and poultry imports unless exporters can prove compliance with antibiotic safeguards, the NFU has said. The…
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One spark could wipe out UK harvests, NFU warns
A single spark could wipe out crops, endanger livestock and damage vital farm machinery as tinder-dry conditions leave large parts of the UK…
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Driest July on record sparks warning over Britain's food supplies
Britain’s food security is under growing pressure after England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, the NFU has warned. Provisional…
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