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Bluetongue cases hit 670 as farmers urged to take industry survey
Bluetongue cases have climbed to 670 across the UK this season, prompting fresh calls for farmers to remain vigilant and share the disease’s impact…
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Two men die following slurry tank incident on Cheshire farm
Two men have died following an incident involving a farm slurry tank in Cheshire. Emergency services were called to the farm on Cann Lane in Aston by…
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Scotch red meat campaign aims to reach four in five Scottish adults
Quality Meat Scotland is launching a major autumn campaign aimed at reaching 80% of Scottish adults and boosting demand for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb…
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Next generation of poultry leaders sought for NFU programme
Applications have opened for the 2026/27 NFU Poultry Industry Programme, offering the next generation of poultry professionals training, supply chain…
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Scottish spin-out targets £50m potato disease problem
A Scottish-developed treatment for potato blackleg and soft rot, diseases estimated to cost the UK industry £50 million a year, is moving towards…
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£16.6m cattle genotyping scheme to open for Northern Ireland farmers
Northern Ireland cattle farmers will be able to claim £13 per eligible genotype from 1 September under a new £16.6 million bovine genetics scheme…
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APHA expands bluetongue testing as UK cases hit 630
Bluetongue testing has been stepped up at APHA’s Weybridge laboratories as authorities respond to growing demand during the current outbreak. The…
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RSPCA Assured sets December date for delayed pophole daylight rule
Free-range egg producers will have to meet RSPCA Assured’s paused pophole daylight rule from 1 December 2026, despite continuing concerns over bird…
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Farmers face cash flow crunch as calls grow for emergency loans
The government is facing growing calls to provide interest-free emergency finance as farmers struggle with severe cash flow pressures caused by…
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Barn blaze sparks appeal amid string of Herefordshire arson attacks
A barn fire in Norton Canon has become the latest in a series of arson attacks under investigation across rural Herefordshire. West Mercia Police…
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