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Farm pressure as drought threat grows after driest spring since 1961
Farmers are under mounting pressure as the Environment Agency (EA) warns of a growing threat to water supplies following the driest start to spring…
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Farmers to access £50m grants for new tech to boost productivity
Farmers will benefit from a new £50m grant programme aimed at improving access to innovative technology designed to enhance productivity and…
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Scientists develop reliable pig fat cell line in lab-grown meat breakthrough
A breakthrough in cultivated meat research could accelerate the production of realistic, animal-free meat alternatives, British scientists say. A…
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Grower uncertainty on plant health border checks as deadline looms
The UK’s fresh produce sector has sounded the alarm over the government's lack of clarity on plant health border checks ahead of the 1 July deadline…
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Grass-fed livestock could help fight climate change, says report
A new report challenges the widespread perception that meat and dairy from cattle and sheep are inherently harmful to the environment and public…
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UK-India trade deal opens doors for British lamb exports
Exporters have welcomed the newly signed UK trade agreement with India, set to significantly reduce tariffs on a wide range of goods, including…
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Labour urged to rethink farm IHT changes after election backlash
Labour is being urged to reconsider its approach to farm inheritance tax reform, warning that recent election results highlight growing discontent in…
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Housing order for poultry to be lifted in Northern Ireland
The compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds across Northern Ireland will be lifted at noon on Saturday 10 May, the government has…
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BTV-3 vaccine approved in Scotland but concerns remain
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to consult their vets before deciding to vaccinate their flocks following the approval of bluetongue virus…
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Labour pressed to clarify position on chlorinated chicken in US trade talks
The government is under new pressure to rule out chlorinated chicken and hormone-injected beef in any UK-US trade deal, after it failed to address…
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