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What support would farmers get after Brexit?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was established more than fifty years ago to increase agricultural productivity, thereby ensuring that farmers…
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Campaign Against Bluetongue launches roadshow meeting across UK to update farmers about disease
The Joint campaign Against Bluetongue (JAB) is launching a series of roadshow meetings to give updates on Bluetongue disease to local farmers, vets…
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Sheep farmers asked to remain vigilant of disease 'orf' in growing lambs
Sheep farmers are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of orf in growing lambs this grazing season, particularly if pastures are prone to…
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Blood test any ewes that aborted this year
Any UK sheep producers that have experienced more than 2% of their flock aborting this year are being urged to blood test affected ewes for exposure…
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Euro 2016 kicks start promotional campaign to highlight versatility of lamb
A high-profile promotional campaign highlighting the versatility of lamb kicked off this week to tie in with the start of the Euro 2016 football…
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NFU Cymru urges Welsh people to buy PGI Lamb and cheer on Wales during Euros 2016!
With the Wales Football team playing their first game in Euro 2016, NFU Cymru is encouraging Welsh supporters to celebrate this great occasion by…
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Police get specialist training to effectively tackle sheep rustlers
Specialist training for North East Police officers - enabling them to more effectively tackle livestock thefts estimated to cost more than £1.2m in…
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Leading London chefs gather on June 9 to celebrate quality PGI Welsh Lamb
Leading London chefs and restaurateurs will gather in the exclusive surroundings of Fortnum and Mason on June 9 to celebrate the increasing role that…
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Bluetongue vaccine availability is 'great news' for British farmers
Animal health companies MSD and Zoetis have announced they will be making a bluetongue vaccine available to cattle and sheep farmers by July. The NFU…
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County Durham farm to host North Sheep 2017
The National Sheep Association has today announced North Sheep will be hosted by W.H & J Smith & Sons at West Shields Farm, near Tow Law, in County…
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