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AHDB targets NHS kitchens to boost demand for British produce
British farmers could gain new routes to market through the NHS food supply chain as hospital caterers place greater emphasis on provenance…
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£296m farm support paid to Scottish farmers and crofters
More than four in five eligible Scottish farmers and crofters have received their Basic Payment and Greening support, with more than £296m paid out…
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Bluetongue surge continues with 64 new English premises in one day
Bluetongue has now been confirmed on more than 1,400 premises across Great Britain, while more than 1,600 potential cases remain under investigation…
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Sheep farmers see wool returns climb towards £1/kg
Sheep farmers could finally see wool cover the cost of shearing this season as producer returns continue to recover. British Wool has indicated that…
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Thai poultry audit sparks call for tougher UK import standards
Imported poultry should face the same scrutiny as domestic produce after an EU audit uncovered weaknesses in Thailand’s export controls, the Ulster…
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Pig producers seek emergency aid as losses hit £50 a head
Pig producers are losing around £50 a head and thousands of pigs could be left without contracts from October, as the NPA presses Defra for emergency…
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Hare coursing spreading beyond traditional hotspots, NFU warns
Hare coursing is spreading into new areas and leaving farmers facing intimidation, crop damage and fears for their families, the NFU has warned. The…
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Final call for farmers seeking up to £2m in peat funding
Farmers and land managers have just hours left to apply for grants worth up to £2 million for projects improving water management on England’s…
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UK farms face £10bn climate loss risk without stronger defences
UK farms could face agricultural losses of more than £10 billion in an extreme climate year unless investment in flood defences and resilience is…
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Welsh food strategy group sets sights on farms, schools and supply chains
School food, Welsh horticulture and the security of the meat supply chain will be among the first priorities for a new expert group helping to shape…
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