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NI farm leaders raise concern over lack of funding to curb bTB
A lack of additional funding from the Northern Irish government will slow the industry's progression in combatting bovine TB, farm leaders say. The…
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Dairy calf registrations in Britain hit lowest on record
Dairy calf registrations in Britain declined by nearly 13 percent at the end of 2024, marking the lowest figure ever recorded for a fourth quarter…
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Scottish farmers impacted by sea eagle predation receive funding
Scottish farmers impacted by sea eagle predation will benefit from half a million pounds in funding to help trial new methods to stop livestock loss…
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New commissioner to help deliver farm assurance review changes
An independent commissioner has been appointed to monitor progress on the delivery of the UK Farm Assurance Review recommendations. In January, the…
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New requirements to combat Johne’s disease soon roll out
New requirements aimed at combatting Johne’s disease in dairy herds across the UK will be rolled out at the end of this month. National Johne’s…
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Half a million pupils learn about farming during British Science Week
Almost half a million schoolchildren across the UK learnt more about the farming industry thanks to a series of live lessons during British Science…
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Union accuses Arla of 'swerving' meeting over plant job losses
Dairy co-operative Arla have been criticised by a union for 'swerving' a crucial meeting over the proposed closure of its North Yorkshire plant. GMB…
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UK food exports to EU plummet due to 'complexity and bureaucracy'
UK food export volumes to the EU have dropped by a third compared to 2019 levels, according to a report that blames Brexit 'complexity and…
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UK-first courses in agricultural communications opens to students
Promoting the national importance of farming – as well as tackling misinformation – has led to the creation of the UK’s first ever courses in…
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Farmers encouraged to grow sunflowers to boost market returns
Farmers are being encouraged to consider growing sunflowers to boost market returns and deliver environmental benefits. United Oilseeds, which…
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