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NFU warns hill farms need long-term backing to protect uplands
England’s upland farmers are being held back by short-term policy, falling support payments and uncertainty over environmental schemes, the NFU has…
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Kepak job cut talks raise concerns for Welsh red meat sector
Wales’s largest meat processing plant has begun consultation over proposed job cuts, as Kepak points to declining herd numbers and changing market…
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Union warns peatland schemes risk failure without farmer support
Peatland restoration schemes risk failing unless farmers and landowners are given long-term funding, practical support and greater certainty over…
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Scottish red meat could unlock £350m economic boost by 2032
Scotland’s beef and lamb sectors could unlock an extra £350 million for the economy by 2032, as new research shows strong public backing for locally…
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Sheep farmers urged to watch lambs after wet spell
Sheep farmers are being urged to check lamb performance closely after wet weather increased the risk of worm larvae building up on pasture…
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Officials appeal after animal carcasses dumped in NI
Dead sheep and calves have been found dumped in Northern Ireland, prompting an official appeal for information. The incidents were reported by…
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Japan appetite for British red meat fuels export drive
British red meat exporters are targeting further growth in Japan as AHDB seeks to build on a £2 billion export trade and rising demand for premium…
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Rare breeds charity urges stronger support for small abattoirs
Small and medium-sized abattoirs could lose vital support under proposed meat inspection charge reforms, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust has warned…
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Scotland's sheep sector could add £77m by 2032, QMS says
Scotland’s sheep sector could add £77 million to output by 2032 if producers, processors and the wider supply chain work together to meet rising lamb…
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Sheep farmers offered new route to lower methane flocks
Sheep farmers will soon be able to use new breeding tools designed to cut flock carbon footprints while protecting productivity and profitability…
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