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Food must be treated as matter of national security, NFU says
Food must be recognised as a core element of national security, the NFU has urged, calling on the government to match its rhetoric with meaningful…
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Five-year animal ban for farmer after TB failings and poor conditions
A Shropshire farmer has been hit with a five-year ban on keeping animals after a string of serious welfare breaches and failing to test cattle for…
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Highland sheep vanish as carbon projects take over, sector warns
The wholesale removal of sheep from Highland estates for carbon offsetting is triggering a crisis that extends far beyond falling lamb numbers, warns…
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British Sugar launches high-tech drive to protect pollinators
British Sugar is set to roll out high-tech sensors to track pollinators in real time and transform on-farm biodiversity, as part of a pilot running…
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NFU Scotland blasts Land Reform Bill as threat to rural livelihoods
NFU Scotland has launched a fierce attack on the Scottish government’s Land Reform Bill, warning it could devastate rural livelihoods, deter…
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NFU warns of 'another financial blow' in wake of support slashes
Farmers are facing a renewed financial hit as further reductions to delinked payments are confirmed, prompting strong criticism from the NFU. The…
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Act now: Chief vets warn of spreading bluetongue virus
The UK's chief veterinary officers are calling on farmers and vets to seriously consider vaccinating livestock against bluetongue, as concerns mount…
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Bird flu confirmed in 75,000 layer hens on North Yorkshire farm
Bird flu has been confirmed on a commercial poultry farm in North Yorkshire, leading to the culling of 75,000 layer hens, Defra has confirmed. The…
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Lidl takes a stand for British beef amid retail import surge
Lidl has doubled down on its commitment to British beef, pledging to keep sourcing from domestic farmers with no plans to import or switch suppliers…
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Call to protect NI's last native cattle as DAERA snubs Irish Moiled breed
The government is under mounting pressure to back the rare Irish Moiled cattle—Northern Ireland’s only native breed—as farm leaders warn it risks…
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