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Farmers behind 40% of UK pipeline incidents in 2024
UK farmers and contractors have emerged as the biggest threat to buried fuel pipelines in 2024, with agriculture responsible for a staggering 40% of…
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Lifeline for small abattoirs as FSA backs vital discount scheme
The UK’s small abattoirs have won a vital reprieve after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) backed the continuation of a key discount scheme many say is…
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Lincolnshire potato facility wins legal battle over noise complaint
A Lincolnshire potato storage facility has triumphed in court against its local council, overturning a noise complaint that threatened its ability to…
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Union warns of beef price slump squeezing NI farmers
Northern Irish beef farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as factory prices tumble, with the Ulster Farmers’ Union warning that the downturn…
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Confusing food labels could backfire on farmers and shoppers, NFU warns
The government’s latest consultation reveals strong support for clearer food labelling — but confusing method of production labels could do more harm…
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NFU says farmers deserve more crime protection despite progress
The NFU has warned that rural crime is far from beaten and that farmers need more protection now, despite new figures showing signs of progress. The…
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Brits back British food: Trust in homegrown produce soars to 94%
New research reveals an overwhelming public preference for homegrown food as the UK navigates ongoing debates around trade deals and food imports…
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New bird flu case confirmed in Co Durham backyard flock
An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in a small backyard flock in County Durham, just weeks after the government lifted the mandatory housing…
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Gulf trade talks 'next test' of Labour's pledge to protect food standards
The UK government must not sacrifice British food and farming standards on the altar of new trade deals, the NFU has warned as talks with Gulf…
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Agricultural budget trimmed by £600m over three years, analyst warns
The spending review delivered a mixed bag for farming, with the agricultural budget set at £2.7 billion per year over the next three years — a…
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