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Farmers warned of legal risks from drought and heatwaves
Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase legal and regulatory risks…
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Scottish schools offered £180 vouchers for Scotch meat lessons
Scottish secondary schools can apply for up to £180 to buy Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Prime Scottish Pork for classroom cookery lessons when a…
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One death linked to UK salmonella outbreak as cases reach 207
A UK-wide salmonella outbreak has reached 207 confirmed cases, with one death associated with the outbreak as investigators examine possible…
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Deadline nears for £40m Northern Ireland farm funding scheme
Northern Ireland farmers have until 3 September to secure grants of up to £25,000 for new equipment and technology under the £40 million Sustainable…
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Burnham urged to reverse farm inheritance tax at autumn budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing fresh pressure from farm leaders to reverse inheritance tax changes at the upcoming autumn budget. The budget…
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One in three beef farmers not vaccinating against clostridial disease
More than a third of beef farmers surveyed are not vaccinating cattle against clostridial diseases, despite vets continuing to see preventable deaths…
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NI farm leaders urge vigilance as sheep scab threat rises
Sheep farmers are being warned of a heightened sheep scab risk as increased movements between farms and livestock marts raise the threat of infection…
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East Anglia drought leaves British onion crop under pressure
British onion supplies are set to tighten after extreme heat and drought slashed yields, reduced bulb sizes and raised quality concerns across the…
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AHDB launches £500k BYDV tool to help growers cut sprays
Wheat and barley growers have been given a new tool to help decide when barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) sprays are actually worth applying…
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Police probe Dorset barn fire that destroyed 2,000 hay bales
Police are investigating a barn fire in Dorset that destroyed 2,000 hay bales, with firefighters saying they believe the blaze was started…
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