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Bird flu in cattle 'not an increased threat to humans'
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza detected in cattle does not represent an increased threat to people, a new UK study has concluded. First detected…
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Green groups call for end to AHDB's meat and dairy campaign
More than 40 green groups and vegan activists are urging the government to end AHDB's consumer campaign highlighting the benefits of British meat and…
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LAMMA: Farming-related firms join call to ditch inheritance tax changes
Businesses which operate closely with farmers, such as vets and machinery dealers, have raised their concern over the new inheritance tax changes…
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Dairy farm told to pay out £10k after illegal discharge of slurry
A Lancashire dairy farm has been ordered to pay out over £10,000 following a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. E & A Forshaw, which…
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Calls for total ban on personal meat imports amid disease outbreaks
Calls have been made for an immediate total ban on all personal imports of meat products to safeguard the UK livestock sector from numerous disease…
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Inheritance tax on pensions a 'blow' for farming families
More farmers are seeking urgent advice after changes in the budget will bring unspent pensions and death benefits within the scope of inheritance…
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OBR's figures on farm inheritance tax changes 'highly uncertain'
An industry body has told farmers that the Office of Budget Responsibility's (OBR) own figures on the impact of the inheritance tax changes are…
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New feed launched to help finish beef cattle quicker
Beef producers could finish their cattle quicker and more efficiently after trials showed significant benefits from using a new feed in finishing…
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Artificial intelligence should 'revolutionise' meat inspection protocols
An industry group has called for the UK's meat inspection processes to be 'revolutionised' with the use of 'advanced, precise' artificial…
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Welsh beef and sheep farmers needed for emissions project
Beef and sheep farmers from Wales are needed to take part in a project that wants to develop breeding strategies that reduce greenhouse gases. The…
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