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Livestock rustlers steal 35 sheep from farm in Powys
Livestock rustlers have stolen 35 sheep from a farm in Powys, Wales, with the police urging the public to provide more information if they can…
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Farmers seeking help with lambing can now apply to student initiative
Farmers seeking help with lambing can now use a sheep sector initiative which pairs businesses with agricultural and veterinary students. The Lambing…
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5-year project to further enhance 'envied reputation' of Welsh Lamb PGI
Results from a 5-year project could be the catalyst for further enhancing the 'envied reputation' of PGI Welsh Lamb quality around the world…
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Upland farms unable to make up for loss of BPS income, NFU warns
Upland farms will be unable to make up for the loss of income if post-Brexit support scheme payments do not recognise the work they do for rural…
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Bluetongue hotline set up for farmers in control zone near Cantebury
Farmers in a control zone set up after an outbreak of bluetongue virus near Canterbury can now call a dedicated hotline to get advice or ask…
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Average farm business income in England rises despite higher costs
Average business income by type of farm in England rose to £96,100 in 2022-2023 despite higher costs, according to the latest Defra figures. The…
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Young sheep farmers encouraged to join ambassador programme
A new group of young sheep farmers who want to further their development within the sector are being sought after as part of an industry programme…
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Kent farmers within 10km bluetongue zone asked to comply with legislation
Farmers within the 10km temporary control zone (TCZ) set up after an outbreak of bluetongue in Kent are being asked to continue to comply with the…
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Improved productivity in Scotland helping to counteract livestock declines
As the countdown to Christmas begins in earnest, there is firm demand for the available supply levels of beef, lamb and pork products in Scotland…
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Campaigners urge new Defra Secretary to prioritise live export ban
The new Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has been urged by animal welfare campaigners to prioritise a new bill that will ban the live export of animals…
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