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Unions warn of chaos over Wales-England bluetongue border policy
The Welsh government is facing strong criticism from farming unions after opting not to follow England’s nationwide bluetongue restriction zone - a…
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Labour sets sights on end of cull with record badger vaccinations
Badger vaccinations have surged to record levels, increasing by 24% across England last year, as part of Labour's accelerated effort to transition…
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New chapter for grain merchant Cefetra as First Dutch takes helm
Cefetra Group is set to chart a new course as it parts ways with BayWa AG and joins Dutch logistics firm First Dutch in a move that promises…
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Scottish government told to stop 'vilifying' farmers in net zero drive
The Scottish government has been slammed for unfairly targeting farmers in the race to net zero, as new data reveals agriculture has slashed its…
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Closure of Scotbeef's Aberdeenshire abattoir sees 90 redundancies
Nearly 90 workers have lost their jobs after a major Aberdeenshire abattoir suddenly shut its doors amid mounting industry pressures. The Scotbeef…
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NFU Cymru: Welsh farmers must be heard in 2026 Senedd election
Welsh farming must be at the top of the political agenda – that’s the clear message as NFU Cymru launched its new election manifesto at the Senedd…
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UK study warns evolving swine flu viruses could threaten humans
A major new UK study warns that evolving swine flu viruses in Europe could pose a serious future pandemic threat if left unchecked. The Royal…
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Don't panic, test first: Rising Barber's Pole cases prompt caution
Farmers are being advised not to panic over suspected cases of Haemonchus contortus — also known as Barber’s Pole worm — as interest in the…
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed on small West Yorkshire farm
A small commercial poultry unit in West Yorkshire has confirmed a case of bird flu, just weeks after the government lifted the mandatory housing…
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Spending review: £2.7bn farming budget masks real-term cuts, experts say
The government’s headline pledge of £2.7 billion a year for farming and nature has been cautiously welcomed, but rural experts warn it may actually…
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