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UK organic milk volumes increase by 4.4% in 2016
UK organic milk volumes increased by 4.4% last year, in contrast to the standard milk category which fell by 1.9% during the same period. The…
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The many options and ideas for farm diversification
The diversification of UK farms is becoming an important issue, more and more so in recent years. With subsidies falling away, land prices are…
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Weak pound helps boost agricultural sector income in 2016
The weak Pound helped to boost agricultural sector income in 2016, offsetting falls in the volume and value of milk and cereal production. First…
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Community farm in Cheshire given 'unexpected' £25k donation from Freemasons
A social enterprise farm from Cheshire that offers sustainable jobs for the long-term unemployed has been given an 'unexpected' £25,000 donation by…
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'Provenance, credibility and Halal': Livestock industry looks towards post-Brexit marketplaces
A positive look at a post-Brexit red meat trade will be based on a focus of ‘provenance and credibility’, according to the UK meat industry. The…
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Food Standards Agency issues advice to consumers following hepatitis E reports in pork
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued advice to consumers about cooking pork, following recent reports on the link between pork products and…
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Pig producers receive highest share of retail price since July 2014
Pig producers are receiving the largest share of the retail price since July 2014. The share of pork retail prices received by producers increased by…
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Support local produce for British Tomato Week, urge growers
To mark British Tomato Week (22-28 May), the British Tomato Growers’ Association has commissioned research that looks into the purchasing attitudes…
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Welsh Laverbread awarded EU protected food status
Welsh Laverbread is the latest British product to join the prestigious list of foods awarded protected status by the European Commission. It joins…
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Farming union slams vegan campaign as 'dishonest' and 'misleading'
A farming union has heavily criticised a vegan campaign widely seen in the UK at the moment, saying the message is 'dishonest'. Ulster Farmers’ Union…
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