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Harper Adams Lleyn flock data to feed into £2.9m low carbon sheep project
A £2.9m project from Defra's Farming Innovation Programme to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint will use data and research from the…
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UK's livestock sector must speed up innovation to hit net zero, report says
The UK's livestock sector must accelerate innovation in order to deliver its net zero goals by 2050, according to a new report. For the goal of a 64%…
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New £2.9m project seeks to breed low methane producing sheep
A new £2.9m project seeks to breed low methane producing sheep to help the sector on its journey to net zero emissions. ‘Breed for CH4nge’, led by…
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NRW set to roll out major fee rises despite backlash from farmers
Major increases to Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) charges are set to be introduced despite extended protestations from the farming industry. NRW will…
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Sheep health researcher awarded for 'tireless work' in combatting OPA
A well-known animal health researcher has been presented with the NSA Scotland Silver Salver 2023 for her outstanding contribution to the Scottish…
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NFU Cymru seeks 'urgent review' into Wales' bracken herbicide rejection
NFU Cymru has asked the Welsh government to urgently review a decision to refuse an application for Asulox, an important bracken herbicide. The Welsh…
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New survey seeks to uncover sheep farmers' red clover concerns
A new survey is seeking to identify what barriers are preventing sheep farmers from adopting red clover mixed leys. Independent agricultural…
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Farmers urged to apply to AHDB's new Beef & Lamb Ambassadors Group
English beef and lamb producers are being encouraged to apply for a national discussion group funded and facilitated by AHDB. The group, spanning…
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Emergency authorisation for livestock feed cobalt salts in England and Wales
Emergency legislation for the authorisation of key cobalt salts to be used in livestock feed in England and Wales has been put forward after pressure…
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North Country Cheviot semen exported to US for first time in 30 years
Semen from North Country Cheviot rams has been exported to the US for the first time in more than 30 years, to help strengthen the gene pool of the…
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