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New research targets deadly parasite draining UK livestock sector
A costly parasite is quietly wreaking havoc on farms across the country — and scientists say farmers urgently need better tools to fight back…
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Farming crisis: ONS reveals highest ever rural business closures
A record number of farms have been forced to close over the past year, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) —…
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Farmers told to act as Lords demand crackdown on nitrogen pollution
Farmers are being urged to adopt smarter nitrate practices as part of a wider call from the House of Lords to overhaul how the UK manages nitrogen…
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Bluetongue threat prompts vaccine approval in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland farmers have been given the green light to vaccinate against bluetongue virus, as the government moves to strengthen the region’s…
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Europe's largest lowline cattle herd for sale as UK pioneer retires
A ground-breaking British cattle breeder is hanging up his boots – and putting Europe’s largest Lowline herd on the market in a once-in-a-generation…
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Janet Swadling OBE takes the reins at AHDB as interim chief
Leadership at levy organisation AHDB is set for a shake-up as Janet Swadling OBE steps in as interim chief executive next month. She will step into…
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Cryptosporidium outbreak sparks call for safer farm visits
Farmers are being urged to limit close contact between the public and young animals at lamb-feeding events, following a major outbreak of…
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Arable land dominates as farmland supply shrinks across Britain
Farmland supply has slumped and prices are slipping – but it’s arable land that’s stealing the spotlight in 2025, according to property firm Savills…
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Union unveils bold plan to break barriers for next-gen Welsh farmers
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling time on the barriers holding back young farmers with a new report demanding urgent action to secure the…
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£3m project to boost digital innovation in moorland livestock farming
A £3 million international project is set to revolutionise digital technology for livestock farmers across Europe’s vast moorlands, promising…
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