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MBE for Wyke Farms as cheese producer honoured for sustainable agriculture
A leading Somerset dairy business has been thrust into the national spotlight after its managing director was recognised in the King’s New Year…
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County farm tenancies remain vital route into farming, says council
Staffordshire’s county farms estate has proved its value to both farmers and the public purse, generating £734,000 in net income while giving new…
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Weight loss drugs could reshape demand for British meat, eggs and dairy
Rising use of weight loss injections could reshape demand for British red meat, eggs and dairy in 2026, as shoppers prioritise high-protein diets and…
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Final hours to apply for Red Tractor chief executive role
Applications close tonight for the role of Red Tractor chief executive, as Jim Moseley prepares to step down after more than 50 years in the food…
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Mid-30s milk prices loom as Arla, Muller and First Milk reduce returns
Dairy farmers are heading into 2026 facing a severe income squeeze, with milk prices from major buyers falling to around 35p per litre and, for many…
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13,000-tonne US beef quota opens for UK exporters in 2026
UK beef exporters will enter 2026 with guaranteed access to the US market after a 13,000-tonne reciprocal beef quota officially came into force on 1…
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Cliff-top drama as rescuers help sheep trapped above North Wales farm
Two sheep stranded on a steep cliff in north Wales were rescued after a local farmer raised the alarm, prompting an unusual callout for mountain…
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Family pay tribute to Durham boy, 14, killed in farm vehicle accident
A 14-year-old boy remembered as a “cheeky chappie” with a love of farm work has died following a serious accident involving a farm vehicle in County…
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Farmers to gather at Ripon Cathedral to mark start of new farming year
Farmers and rural communities will gather beneath the vaulted ceiling of Ripon Cathedral this month to mark the start of a new farming year and…
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Cambridge vet school faces closure as NFU sounds alarm on animal health
Veterinary shortages in rural Britain could deepen sharply after the NFU warned that plans to close the University of Cambridge’s veterinary school…
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