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Aldi reaches 100% cage-free egg commitment ahead of time
Aldi has today announced that it has reached its commitment to sell 100% cage-free eggs more than a year ahead of schedule. The retailer said it had…
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Gene-edited cereals a step closer for farmers in England
A project bringing trials of precision-bred cereal crops onto commercial farms for the first time in Europe is now underway in England. Trial plots…
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Bird keepers reminded to sign up to compulsory GB Poultry Register
Bird keepers have been reminded that it will soon become a legal requirement to sign up to the new GB Poultry Register to curb avian influenza cases…
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New auditing requirements to cost growers 'extra £60m per year'
New auditing requirements could cost the UK berry industry an extra £60 million per year, the sector has warned. Controversial changes have been…
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Arable farmers encouraged to share harvest data with NFU
Arable farmers in England and Wales are being encouraged to share their data for this year's harvest survey, launched annually by the NFU. The…
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'Serious collision' between tractor and motorcycle in Yorkshire
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a 'serious collision' involving a tractor and motorcycle in North Yorkshire. The…
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Rising bluetongue cases in Europe leads to new UK warning
An increasing number of bluetongue cases in Europe has led the UK’s chief veterinary officer to call for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing…
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Farmers hiring seasonal workers reminded of pension duties
Farmers who employ temporary seasonal staff are being reminded they may risk a fine if they don’t comply with their legal pension duties. The warning…
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Livestock farmers 'unwilling' to adopt climate change measures
Livestock farmers have expressed 'a significant unwillingness' to adopt greenhouse gas mitigation measures, a new study has suggested. Various…
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UK-bred bull is top proven Ayrshire for £PLI
A UK-bred bull has risen to the top of the Ayrshire Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking, usurping the Scandinavians which regularly maintain a…
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