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Thousands of pigs risk farm backlog as government support stalls
Around 15,000 pigs a week could be left without a market from November, prompting urgent warnings of a potential animal welfare crisis unless…
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Former Dale Farm boss to lead farmer-owned dairy giant First Milk
First Milk has appointed former Dale Farm boss Nasair Hussain as its next chief executive, as Shelagh Hancock prepares to retire after a decade…
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Dairy farmer secures contract changes after confidential intervention
A dairy farmer has secured changes to their milk supply contract following a confidential intervention by the agricultural supply chain watchdog…
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UK-EU deal could scrap Brexit food checks and reopen export markets
British farmers could see costly post-Brexit border checks scrapped and long-restricted export markets reopened under a major draft trade agreement…
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Police hunt thieves after 150 litres of red diesel stolen in Suffolk
Thieves have made off with around 150 litres of red diesel from a rural property in Suffolk, prompting a police appeal for witnesses. The fuel was…
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UK farmers receive less support than EU counterparts, OECD finds
British farm support has fallen behind the European Union, with new OECD figures revealing a 4.4 percentage point gap between the UK and its European…
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Farmers face 2027 irrigation bans as drought fears deepen
Farmers in England could face outright bans on spray irrigation next year if winter rainfall remains well below average, the Environment Agency has…
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Bird flu hits Scottish Borders farm as 10km restriction zone imposed
A fresh outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in the Scottish Borders, triggering new restrictions on poultry movements and…
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First Milk freezes milk price at 39p for third consecutive month
First Milk will hold its milk price at 39p per litre for December, offering some stability to dairy farmers as rival processor Freshways prepares to…
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Shamonda virus reaches British cattle as farmers urged to stay alert
A new midge-borne livestock virus has been detected on two British dairy farms for the first time, prompting calls for farmers to remain vigilant as…
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UK milk prices still 16% below last year despite September rebound
British dairy farmers are receiving around 7p less per litre for their milk than a year ago, despite a September price recovery, new government…
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