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Red Tractor proposes one-third cut to Beef & Lamb requirements
Red Tractor is proposing to cut the number of Beef & Lamb assurance requirements by a third and Dairy requirements by a quarter as part of a major…
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Drought-hit farms urged to tackle winter forage shortfalls now
Livestock farmers are being urged to assess winter forage stocks now after drought-hit grass growth forced some businesses to use conserved feed…
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Eight in 100 English farm businesses generate almost two-thirds of output
Just 8% of England’s farm businesses account for 62% of agricultural output, while almost half generate just 2%, according to newly updated Defra…
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UK vets put on alert over unusual pig disease found in Europe
British pig vets have been told to watch for an unusual disease syndrome reported in the Netherlands and Denmark, although no cases have been…
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Lincolnshire's Corringham herd takes top Holstein title
A 210-cow Lincolnshire dairy herd producing an average 10,400kg has been crowned Holstein UK’s Premier Herd for 2026. The Corringham herd, run by RV…
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Rural campaigners urge Andy Burnham to deliver 'rural reset'
Rural campaigners have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reset relations with the countryside, putting farm inheritance tax and wider rural policy…
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Police hunt dog owner after 35 sheep killed in Devon attacks
Police are searching for the owner of a dog believed to be involved in a spate of sheep attacks across Mid Devon that have left at least 35 animals…
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Defra warns farmers to prepare for another year of bluetongue
Livestock producers are being urged to vaccinate early after Defra warned bluetongue is likely to remain a threat next year, as the number of…
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New Wales grant opens for farm roofing projects
Welsh farmers can now apply for up to £15,000 towards roofing livestock and manure storage areas under the Small Infrastructure Grant. The scheme…
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Welsh father and son make history at Sheep Dog World Trial
A Welsh father and son have made sheepdog trialling history after becoming the first parent and child to win the senior and Young Handler world…
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