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RSPCA has questions to answer over Ramsgate, says NFU
The publication of a report into the incidents that led to the deaths of over 40 sheep last year still leaves unanswered questions, the NFU said…
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More robust checks needed for imported meat
A more robust system is needed to ensure imported food meets British standards, according to Agrantec. Following the recent scandals over horsemeat…
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EU farming unions 'must stand together' on lamb price
The impact of the fall in lamb prices is being felt by farmers across Europe and EU organisations must 'act as one to tackle it', the NFU has urged…
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Schmallenberg figures grow as farmers wait on vaccine
New government figures have revealed the Schmallenberg virus has spread to more than 1,500 farms in the UK with the disease moving progressively…
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Schmallenberg vaccine proposed amid fresh fears
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has said it is considering an application by MSD Animal Health for its Scmallenberg virus vaccine Bovilis…
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Sheep sector confidence 'at rock bottom'
Livestock representatives from the UK farming unions have been meeting in London to discuss the on-going challenges facing the sheep industry. The…
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Liver fluke 'increasing exponentially' as lambing approaches
Confirmed cases of liver fluke disease have been increasing exponentially and farmers are being warned to check ewe body condition as lambing season…
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Environmental Stewardship derogations continue due to bad weather
Natural England will be continuing to make its Environmental Stewardship scheme derogations available due to recent wet weather and snowfall. They…
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MEPs reject sheep EID cross compliance
The latest round of Common Agricultural Policy reform discussions has lead to the removal of electronic identification, or EIDs, from the…
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Farmgate price is 'great lamb robbery' says NFU
The National Farmers' Union has said it will 'do all it can' to help sheep farmers in the UK who are struggling with a collapse in the farmgate price…
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