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UK’s self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables hits record lows
The new government has been urged to help ensure self-sufficiency doesn’t drop any further as new figures show levels for some food are at the lowest…
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Genosource Captain stands firm at top of new £PLI rankings
The Holstein bull, Genosource Captain, stands firm at the top of the new Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking for daughter-proven sires…
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New cabbage stem flea beetle project to help growers manage pest
A project has launched with an aim to improve management of cabbage stem flea beetles (CSFB) - the primary cause for the dramatic reduction in the…
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Clean sweep of new-launch bulls widens genomic Holstein choice
A clean sweep of new-launch bulls fills the top 10 positions in the ranking for young genomic sires, published today by AHDB. Never seen before in a…
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Sheep sector warns of 'alarming rise' in illegal meat imports
There has been an 'alarming rise' in illegal sheep meat imports, with the sector warning they could pose significant threats to UK farmers and public…
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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust unveils £500,000 for 11 rural causes
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has announced its first round of donations for 2024, totalling more than £500,000 for 11 rural causes across the UK…
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Remote farms set to receive major internet speed upgrade
Thousands of farms and rural homes are set to receive major internet speed upgrades as part of an £800 million fund unveiled by the new government…
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Cow reportedly shot dead on South Yorkshire farm
The public are being asked to share information with the police after a cow was allegedly shot dead in South Yorkshire. It is believed the incident…
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Five year farm business tenancy up for tender in Worcestershire
A 120-acre mixed farm located in Worcestershire is now available on a farm business tenancy (FBT) for five years, with the possibility of it being…
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Aldi to invest £3 billion in British beef suppliers in next five years
Supermarket chain Aldi has announced it will invest £3 billion with its British beef farmers over the next five years. The retailer said the…
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