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Poorly negotiated trade deals 'risks damage' to Scotland's beef industry
NFU Scotland has briefed Scottish MEP’s about the risks to Scotland’s iconic beef industry of poorly negotiated trade deals. The European Commission…
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Safe to eat runny eggs again as government relaxes rules after 30 years
Pregnant women and the elderly can now safely eat runny or even raw eggs under new advice issued by the government’s food safety watchdog almost 30…
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Feasibility study to help Scottish businesses beat butter shortage
The Scottish government is conducting a feasibility study into easing pressures on butter prices. The study will see if a collective buying and…
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£1.5m boost for Welsh red meat exports announced
The Welsh government has awarded £1.5m to support the Welsh red meat industry after Brexit. The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths…
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Farmers launch recipe book to encourage public to cook local British food
A group of farmers are the stars of a new NFU recipe book that features the best of British produce. 'Countryside Kitchen: Farm, Food, Fork' includes…
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Egg industry draws up list of approved pesticides following fipronil scandal
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) is drawing up a list of approved pesticides following the recent fipronil scandal. BEIC chief executive Mark…
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People who eat plenty of cheese do not have higher cholesterol, study shows
People who eat the greatest amount of cheese do not have higher cholesterol, according to a new study. Published from University College Dublin, the…
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Leaked EU memo suggests 'all-Ireland' agri-food trade but farmers reject NI-UK trade barriers
A leaked EU Brexit memo has suggested agricultural trade could be done on an all-Ireland basis once the UK leaves the European Union. It is reported…
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Major agricultural exporters disapprove of UK's proposed post-Brexit import quotas
The US has teamed up with other major agricultural exporters to reject Britain’s proposed import arrangements for crucial agricultural goods after…
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Farmer using light technology capable of producing British tomatoes year-round
A farmer from Merseyside is using new light technology which is capable of producing British tomatoes all-year-round. The technology is tipped to set…
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