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UK agri-food exporters to be given key advice on exporting to Canada
UK agri-food businesses will be able to access advice and guidance on exporting to Canada as part of a new webinar set to launch next month. The…
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MPs and peers highlight importance of UK's native livestock breeds
The importance of native breeds of livestock to a sustainable future for UK farming and land management has been highlighted by parliamentarians. A…
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Defra told to 'take decisive action' on ASF amid growing concern
The government has been told to 'take decisive action' with securing borders to keep African swine fever (ASF) out of the UK following new cases in…
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Spread of ASF to Sweden prompts reminder on border biosecurity
The discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in Sweden has prompted calls for producers and the public to do all they can to prevent the disease…
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UK pig sector concern as Sweden confirms first ever ASF case
Sweden's first ever case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed, representing another major leap for the virus and renewed concern for the…
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Pig population in England falls to lowest number in over 10 years
The pig population in England has fallen to its lowest number in over ten years, according to new figures. In the latest Defra release, the total pig…
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Pork prices remain favourable despite losing top red meat spot
Primary pork prices remain favourable despite being knocked off the top red meat spot, according to new figures and analysis. As of July, primary…
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Advanced stockperson workshops return to help pig sector's challenges
A programme of advanced workshops for pig workers is returning after a four-year break to address the sector's growing challenges and…
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NFU launches series to battle misconceptions around UK livestock sectors
The NFU has launched a new online series aiming to help farmers explain the role of the UK's livestock sectors in a bid to battle misconceptions. The…
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Pig disease warning after EU import checks delayed for fifth time
The new delay to checks on food imports from the EU leaves the UK pig herd exposed to potentially devastating diseases like African swine fever, the…
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