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Low vaccine uptake leaves UK sheep flocks exposed to abortion risk
Sheep farmers could significantly reduce abortion losses by increasing vaccine uptake, as new data shows widespread exposure to key diseases across…
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Gamekeeper pleads guilty in England's first Hen Harrier persecution case
A head gamekeeper has pleaded guilty in England’s first-ever case involving the persecution of a Hen Harrier, in what has been described as a…
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Farmers warned over pneumonia risk as volatile weather hits housed stock
Highly variable winter weather is increasing the risk of costly respiratory disease in housed livestock, with calves and youngstock particularly…
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Tech push aims to cut farm assurance paperwork and audit burden
UK farm assurance is under pressure to change, with industry leaders backing technology as a way to cut paperwork and ease the burden on farmers…
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Middle East and North Africa offer fresh growth for UK lamb and dairy
British sheep meat and dairy exporters are being urged to capitalise on rising demand in the Middle East and North Africa, as the region moves…
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Farmers face tighter sludge controls under major shake-up of water rules
Farmers face sweeping changes to water and pollution rules under new government proposals aimed at cutting river pollution while reshaping how sewage…
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Egg producer confidence improves as fewer plan to cut or quit
UK egg producers are heading into 2026 with confidence rebuilding and fears of contraction easing sharply, even as concerns over imports and…
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UK needs 1.6m tonnes of beans to cut reliance on imported soya, report says
Replacing imported soya with UK-grown beans could cut emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes, but without urgent incentives across the supply…
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Future of Maris Piper under scrutiny as growers question its role
Britain’s best-known potato variety is facing renewed scrutiny as growers and processors question whether Maris Piper can still meet the demands of a…
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Cumbria egg producer secures second King's Award for sustainability
One of the UK’s leading free-range egg producers has secured a rare second King’s Award for Sustainable Development, setting it apart as a benchmark…
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