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Illustrating the myriad of rural businesses supported by just one farm
The role that farmers play in supporting rural businesses is something often forgotten or overlooked by some politicians and decision makers, and…
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Delayed payments, poor prices and political decisions top of agenda at NFU Scotland’s AGM
Delayed payments, poor prices and political decisions will drive the agenda at NFU Scotland’s AGM when it meets in St Andrews next week (Thursday 11…
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Mild winter increases fluke risk in sheep and cattle
There is a high risk chronic liver fluke burdens in livestock in western regions of the UK and especially in Scotland, according to the latest NADIS…
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2015 lamb imports 'deeply concerning', says Ulster Farmers Union
Ulster Farmers’ Union, deputy president, Ivor Ferguson has said figures from the Department of Agriculture (DARD) on the volume of lamb imported…
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'Falling farm incomes today will jeopardise tomorrow’s food supply'
A prolonged period of drops in farmgate prices are largely to blame for the falling farm income the National Farmers’ Union said. Defra’s latest Farm…
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Workshops to highlight EID opportunities for sheep farmers
A series of free workshops highlighting how sheep farmers can benefit from the use of Electronic Identification (EID) in their flocks will be hosted…
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Sheep & Goat keepers reminded to get their Annual Inventories in by 1 February
NFU Cymru’s Livestock Board Chairman, Wyn Evans, used today’s Welsh Council meeting to remind sheep farmers that the 2016 Annual Sheep and Goat…
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Quality Standard Mark lamb makes debut on Polish TV
Quality Standard Mark lamb took a starring role in one of Poland’s most popular TV cookery shows recently. A full episode of ‘Okrasa lamie przepisy’…
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'I believe there is a bright future for lamb', Sainsbury's agricultural manager speaks at NFU Cymru conference
“I believe there is a bright future in lamb and we are investing in a number of areas to support sustainable production,” Philip Hambling from…
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Scottish farmers urged to contact local authority if they come across flood-killed livestock
Farmers who have come across flood-killed livestock on their land that don’t belong to them are advised to contact their local authority. With the…
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