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UK's livestock sector must speed up innovation to hit net zero, report says
The UK's livestock sector must accelerate innovation in order to deliver its net zero goals by 2050, according to a new report. For the goal of a 64%…
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Turnover from Scottish red meat sector rises for third consecutive year
Turnover from Scottish red meat processing has risen for a third consecutive year – generating an estimated £926 million of output for Scotland's…
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Pig producers see 'more positivity' after two-years of crippling losses
There is 'more positivity' across the pig sector following two years of crippling losses, the National Pig Association (NPA) has said, although…
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Pig sector leader awarded OBE in King's Honours List
The former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) has been awarded an OBE in the first King’s Honours list. Dr Zoe Leach, better known…
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UK pig sector cuts antibiotic use by 75% after concerted eight-year effort
The UK pig sector has achieved a remarkable milestone after reducing total antibiotic use by 75% over an eight year period, new figures show. Last…
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Just days left to apply to Defra animal welfare grants of up to £25,000
Farmers are being reminded they have just days left to apply for grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to invest in new equipment to boost animal…
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Pork and dairy products saw uplift in sales during King's Coronation
The public favoured pork products during King Charles' Coronation weekend, according to new figures, with the dairy sector also receiving a boost…
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Champion livestock scoop top awards at Royal Bath & West
Scooping Breed Champion and Best Native, two-year-old in-calf British Limousin heifer Dinmore Solovely went on to take Supreme Champion at the Royal…
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Livestock to graze freely on UK's first 'super' nature reserve
Livestock including pigs and cattle will roam and graze freely on National Trust's first ever 'super national nature reserve' in Dorset. Three years…
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Concerns raised as African swine fever makes new 'jump' in Europe
Concerns have been raised over the recent discovery of a new 'jump' of African swine fever in mainland Europe, as the risk of the virus entering the…
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