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NFU Scotland warns against farmers 'carrying the burden' in net zero drive
NFU Scotland has made clear that farmers are ready to lead on climate action—but won’t accept being unfairly burdened by new carbon budget plans. The…
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New UK-EU trade deal raises biosecurity fears amid illegal meat imports
The UK risks a surge in illegal meat imports and devastating animal disease outbreaks unless border checks are upheld under the new UK-EU trade deal…
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New national peat map to shape environmental and agricultural policies
Natural England has unveiled a long-anticipated update to the mapping of England’s peatlands, offering a significantly enhanced picture of the…
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Horses could enter food chain due to failing regulations, experts warn
Urgent calls are being made for mandatory digital horse IDs, as leading figures from the equine and food sectors warn of major failures in equine…
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New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle
A pioneering new diagnostic approach could revolutionise the fight against Johne’s disease - dubbed the 'silent killer' for its ability to spread…
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Dog attacks on livestock fall by over a third in Scotland
New figures reveal a major drop in incidents of livestock worrying in Scotland, offering hope to farmers – though industry leaders warn that…
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Bluetongue restricted zone extended to cover Lancashire
The bluetongue restricted zone has been extended to include Lancashire and the remaining areas of North Yorkshire, as the disease spreads further…
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Planning red tape puts brakes on UK wine tourism boom, report says
A fast-growing UK wine tourism industry risks being held back by rigid and outdated planning rules, according to a new report. It calls for a more…
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£5m funding boost to fast-track UK agri-tech innovations
A fresh round of funding aimed at supercharging agricultural technology is set to open next month, as the government announces a new £5m competition…
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Essex farm confirms atypical BSE case, officials reassure consumers
A rare case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on an Essex farm—but officials insist there’s no risk to public…
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