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Sainsbury's commits to source 100% British lamb by 1st July
Sainsbury’s has committed to source 100% British lamb by 1st July. The retailer is working with its farmers to increase the availability of new…
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Union asks Crofting Commission to bring forward 'a simple guide for best practice'
NFU Scotland has asked the Crofting Commission to bring forward a simple guide to best practice for grazing committees. NFUS, which has around 800…
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Sheep breed societies come together for industry update and debate
With so many sheep breeds, crosses and composites in the UK, believed to be more than any other country in the world, an effective information…
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Today's Scottish parliament elections bring new dynamic for the future of farmers and crofters
Voting in the Scottish Parliamentary elections has brought a new dynamic to Scottish politics for the five years ahead. The vote saw SNP secure 63…
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Environment Secretary makes 'strong case' to stay in the EU to sheep farmers at wide-ranging meeting
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it was 'encouraged by the clear responses' given by Elizabeth Truss, Secretary of State for Environment…
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Financial plight of UK farmers highlighted in Prince's Countryside Fund survey
Stark research into the cash flow pressures faced by farmers is released by The Prince’s Countryside Fund today. The report was commissioned…
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Profitability of UK farming fell by staggering 29% in 2015 with loss of over £1.5bn
The profitability of UK farming fell by a staggering 29% in 2015, a loss of over £1.5 billion. Defra’s first estimate for 2015 shows a 29% fall in…
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Farmer funded 'mini-roast' television adverts generate £12m
Around £12m was generated in sales from a series of 'mini-roast' television adverts which ran last November, AHDB Beef & Lamb have said. Supermarkets…
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HCC will stand up for PGI Welsh Lamb at leading Welsh comedy festival
Have you heard the one about the world’s premium lamb and the top TV comic? Well you can be assured it will be in very good taste, because this…
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Five-mile rule to 10-mile rule livestock movement change a 'huge win for sheep farmers'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed new movement reporting rules Defra announces simplification changes of livestock movement rules for…
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