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Arla's milk price increases by 1.69p per litre for October
Arla's price for its British farmer suppliers for October 2024 has increased for both conventional and organic milk, the co-op has confirmed. The…
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Farmer, 85, handed prison sentence after animal welfare case
An 85-year-old farmer has been handed a 24-week prison sentence, suspended for one year, for failing to properly care for dozens of sheep on her…
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UK beef deadweight prices surge to new record high
Beef deadweight prices have surged to a new record high, fuelled by strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply. The £5 per kilo…
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NFU calls genetic tech a 'vital tool' as Labour progresses with bill
The NFU has welcomed the government’s pledge to implement the Precision Breeding Act so new genetic technologies on British farms can boost food…
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Phoma leaf spot onset variable this autumn, forecast says
The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn, according to industry forecasters…
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Dairy profits set to recover after worse-than-expected fall
Dairy farmers’ profits dropped more sharply than many expected over the last year, but rising milk prices mean the outlook is brighter for the year…
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Farm input costs have increased by 44% since 2019, AHDB says
Farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019, according to new research published today by AHDB. The research examined how farming…
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Police name young boy killed in Cumbria farm shooting
An eight-year-old boy, who died on a farm in Cumbria after being shot in the head and face, has been identified as Jay Cartmel. Cumbria Police has…
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Malignant catarrhal fever PCR test now available for farmers
Livestock farmers can now use a new PCR test to detect and identify a severe disease in sheep and cattle, for which there is no vaccine currently…
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British beef exports the standout success in first half of 2024
Demand for British beef from key EU and non-EU markets helped underpin a strong performance for red meat exports despite a decline in sheep and pig…
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