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Changes to EU organic regulation triggers ‘grow local’ research for feed
A new EU-funded project has been launched to help organic pig and poultry farms achieve the goal of 100 percent use of local organic feed. Research…
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Government urged to shift focus to permanent EU labour supply to avoid 'looming crisis'
A major farming organisation has urged the government to ensure a future supply of migrant labour in agriculture, and that any new scheme must…
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Farmers to provide 'enriched environment' for livestock under new welfare plans
Welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and meat chickens are being updated as part of a programme of government reforms to enhance animal welfare. The…
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Improved pork sales helps 2017 to a bumper Christmas
Improved pork sales contributed to shoppers spending £1bn more this Christmas than last year, according to new data. According to analysis by AHDB…
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Environment Agency charge proposals could have 'detrimental effect' on farmers
The Environment Agency has been urged to delay the introduction of changes to its charging regimes which could see significant increased costs for…
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Piers Morgan clashes with vegan who backed petition to stop school rearing pigs
Television presenter Piers Morgan has clashed with a vegan who backed a petition, attracting 35,000 signatures, to ban a school rearing pigs for…
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Farmers to promote 'liquid gold' properties of colostrum in new antibiotic campaign
British farmers are using February to promote the "liquid gold" properties of colostrum in reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock and…
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Parliament to debate in February the banning of live exports
Parliament is to discuss banning live exports in February, after a petition has gained enough signatories to trigger a debate. As of 19 January, the…
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NFU holds 'significant concerns' over proposals for increased abstraction charges
Farmers and growers using irrigation are being encouraged by the NFU to respond to the Environment Agency's consultation on its strategic review of…
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Wild boar which poses risk to farmed-pigs bites dog walker's finger off
A wild boar in the Forest of Dean has bitten off a dog-walker's finger, adding to a growing list of concerns surrounding the animal's public…
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