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Union warns food supply at risk as costs surge and retailers lag
UK food production is at risk unless supermarkets respond to rising farm costs, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned. The union has called on…
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'Drastic changes' needed to tackle bovine TB, says NFU Cymru
Wales’ next government is facing mounting pressure to overhaul its approach to bovine TB, as farmers warn the disease is threatening the future of…
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Duchy unveils rare 25-year tenancy for flagship regenerative farm
A flagship 900-acre farm in Herefordshire is being lined up as a testbed for the future of British agriculture, as the Duchy of Cornwall launches a…
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Real-time waste tracking to tackle rising fly-tipping crisis
A new nationwide digital system will track waste in real time, as the government steps up its crackdown on a £1bn-a-year waste crime problem — an…
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Lower-fat milk replacers could boost calf growth and cut costs
Calf rearers could cut costs and boost growth by rethinking milk replacer strategies, as tighter margins put increasing pressure on profitability…
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Historic County Durham farm hits market after 175 years in one family
A County Durham farm owned by the same family for more than 175 years has come to market for the first time since 1850, with a guide price of £1.8…
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Defra food labelling plans risk misleading shoppers, NFU warns
Government plans to expand animal welfare labelling risk misleading shoppers and adding costs for farmers, the NFU has warned. Defra has said it will…
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Late payments and pricing rows rise as supplier issues persist
Suppliers are facing a rise in late payments and pricing disputes despite overall improvements in how supermarkets comply with industry rules, new…
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New push to connect landowners and sheep farmers as land pressure grows
Farmers and landowners are being urged to make better use of scarce grazing land, as pressure on availability continues to grow across the sector…
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New award launched to recognise farmers improving water quality
Farmers tackling water pollution are being urged to step forward for a new national award recognising practical action to improve water quality on…
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