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NFU Scotland condemns illegal release of feral pigs in Cairngorms
NFU Scotland has condemned the illegal release of feral pigs in the Cairngorms National Park and calls for those responsible to be identified and…
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Plans for new abattoir in Orkney move step closer to reality
Farmers on Orkney could see the construction of a new local abattoir to them bring their produce to market and boost the island’s economy. Orkney…
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Pig farmers' margins halve in final quarter of 2024
Pig farmers' average net margins almost halved in the final quarter of 2024, against the backdrop of rising feed costs and lower pig prices. Average…
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Price gap between NI and GB beef prices now 'untenable'
The persistent price difference between Northern Ireland and Great Britain beef prices is putting Northern Irish producers at a 'severe…
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Europeans and Brits say they trust farmers more than retailers
The majority of consumers in 18 European countries, including the UK, say they trust farmers more than they trust retailers and manufacturers. The…
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Emissions from UK farming overtake electricity for first time
Greenhouse gas emissions from farming have now overtaken the UK's electricity supply for first time, according to new government figures. The final…
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New £15m scheme aims to redirect surplus food from farms to charities
Food redistribution charities can now apply for a new £15 million scheme to ensure surplus food from farms is being delivered to those who need it…
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Thousands of farmers rally in London against IHT plan
Farmers across the UK have rallied on the streets of London as campaigners step up their calls for the government to reconsider its inheritance tax…
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Lower supply and rising demand points to beef price support in 2025
UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025 while domestic beef consumption is forecast to grow by 1%, according to new AHDB analysis…
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IHT proposals adding to poor mental health, farm charity warns
Levels of mental wellbeing among farmers have been falling over the past four years, with the government's inheritance tax proposals adding to the…
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