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EU pig meat consumption rising, says new figures
The average person in the EU consumed 40.9kg of pig meat in 2015, the largest amount since 2011. Per capita consumption fell between 2011 and 2013…
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Industry groups to 'self-regulate' welfare standards in plans drawn up by ministers
Current guidelines on animal welfare standards are to be devolved to industry groups to make it self-regulating, under plans drawn up by ministers…
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Best start of the year for EU pork exporters
The strong performance of EU exporters in the final months of 2015 continued into January, with pork shipments up by more than a quarter compared…
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New five-year strategy to protect animal health and welfare in Scotland
Indirect contact with wild birds is the most likely cause of the very mild bird flu outbreak on a poultry farm near Dunfermline earlier this year, an…
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Voluntary milk supply reduction scheme 'more smoke and mirrors'
Ulster Farmers’ Union president, Ian Marshall, has said he is encouraged by key parts of the European Commission plan to tackle the crisis on…
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Another difficult year expected for EU pig farmers
2016 looks likely to be another difficult year for farmers in the EU, according to forecasts. There is little doubt that the recent weakness of UK…
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Aldi's support for British pig farmers could be pivotal in stopping low prices ruining the sector
NPA has praised Aldi for boosting sales of pork at a time when British pig farmers are suffering their second year of poor returns, caused by a…
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NFU welcomes EU aid measures but lists four key steps for improvement
Following a new package of measures from Commissioner Hogan , the UK farming union presidents have called on Defra and the European Commission to…
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EU co-operatives welcome 'exceptional measures' as a move forward
Reacting to the EU aid package agreed by EU Farm Ministers yesterday, Copa and Cogeca said it’s a move forward and has the potential to alleviate…
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Scottish livestock numbers on the rise, says new survey
Scotland's livestock numbers are on the rise again, according to an official survey published today. Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Richard…
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