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UK's extreme weather to trigger food price increase
Meat, vegetable and dairy prices are set to increase "at least" 5% due to the impact of the UK's sustained heatwave and extreme winter weather…
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'No deal' Brexit would 'damage' British pig industry
A ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario would "damage" the British pig industry, in particular its ability to export pork to the EU. The UK's leading pig…
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UK farmer joins seven pig producers in winning major innovation award
Eight pig producers from across Europe have won international awards for their innovation in pig production, including one British farmer. They are…
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Farmers told to invest in newer farm buildings to reduce emissions
Farmers must invest in newer, more efficient buildings in order to reduce their ammonia emissions, according to a leading farm group. The government…
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Farmers reminded not to feed food waste to pigs following ASF in China
Pig farmers and keepers have been reminded not to feed kitchen or catering waste to pigs to help prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in…
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Two Kunekune pigs found mistreated now looking for new farm
Two Kunekune pigs which were found severely injured in bad living conditions are now looking for a new farm to call home. Ava and Doris are two fully…
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Opportunities for exporting UK pork to Mexico to be explored
Opportunities for exporting pork to Mexico will be explored when a UK delegation arrives in the country next month. The Agriculture and Horticulture…
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Devastating pig disease once unheard of triggers vaccine sale surge
A pig disease which was once unheard of in many countries is now re-emerging causing sales of vaccines to soar. Oedema disease, which had largely…
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£50m boost for farmers as Taiwan opens market for British pork
British farmers are set to benefit from a new market as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the first time. Defra has announced that…
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Guide and financial package for farmers to help reduce ammonia pollution
The government is taking more action to tackle ammonia emissions, with figures pinpointing the farming industry responsible for 88% of all emissions…
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