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Farming union calls for Brazilian meat imports into Europe to be blocked
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said Brazilian meat imports into Europe should be blocked, following allegations of corruption and the sale of…
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Pig producers share of retail price hits highest in 31 months
The share of pork retail prices received by pig producers rose in February, averaging 40.5% - hitting its highest point in 31 months. According to…
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Co-op set to double Welsh produce following £1.5bn investment
Supplies of Welsh beef and lamb in Co-op Group stores is set to double following a £1.5bn investment over three years, the retailer has announced…
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Brazil rotten meat scandal shows importance of UK's 'safe and secure' food source, NFU says
Brazil, the world’s biggest exporter of red meat, is at the centre of international attention due to a widespread beef scandal that could seriously…
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Scotland warns of hard Brexit as food exports reach record £5.5bn in 2016
Food and drink exports from Scotland has grown by £421 million in 2016, to a record £5.5 billion. The latest figures show an 8% increase in the value…
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National Trust to reduce food production on its 1,500 tenant farms
The National Trust is to reduce food production on some of its 1,500 tenant farms in order to benefit wildlife. The plans aim to ensure half of all…
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'Great Food, Great Farming': Red Tractor arms farmers with 15,000 trailer stickers
Red Tractor has teamed up with Massey Ferguson to print 15,000 trailer stickers to help farmers spread the positive message of UK farm assurance. The…
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Food and drink supply chain calls for early agreement on future UK trade with Ireland
The food and drink supply chain has called for early agreement on future UK trade with Ireland. In a cross-sector act of cooperation, signatories…
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Tesco launches 'food waste hotline' to help growers pinpoint food waste hotspots
Tesco has launched an online ‘food waste hotline’ to help suppliers and growers to pinpoint ongoing food waste hotspots. The retailer's ‘hotline’ is…
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Talks under way that could allow online shoppers to only buy British produce
Talks are under way that could allow online grocery shoppers to only buy British products, farming minister George Eustice has said. Mr Eustice said…
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