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Flower-counting AI to help fruit growers predict harvest sizes
A new AI system that counts flowers on fruit trees is helping farmers to predict harvest sizes months in advance, in turn making crop yields more…
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Tesco to reduce chicken stocking density by first half of 2025
All of Tesco's fresh chicken will be grown with 20% more space than the industry standard, the retailer has announced. The measure, announced by the…
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Reform UK pledges to 'take advantage' of Brexit to boost farming
The British farming industry needs reform in order to take advantage of Brexit, Reform UK has said in its policy document. Unveiled by party leader…
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Latest drop in standard pig price a 'surprise', sector says
The latest decline in the UK standard pig price has come as a 'surprise', the National Pig Association (NPA) has said. The EU-spec SPP dropped by…
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New legislation aims to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea in Wales
New legislation will be introduced to facilitate a cattle sector-led approach to eradicating bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) in Wales. From 1 July 2024…
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15 year long-term farm tenancy up for tender in Cornwall
A traditional Cornish farm extending to over 120 acres is now available to let on a long-term tenancy of up to 15 years. Tregoweth Farm, located near…
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Election most important in generations, NI farm leaders say
The upcoming general election is the most important Westminster election 'in generations', the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said. The union…
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Officer removed from duty after cow slammed by police vehicle
A police officer who deliberately drove his patrol car into a cow has been removed from frontline duties following public outcry, Surrey Police has…
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Lincs farmers to benefit from funded training and mentorship
Lincolnshire farmers can now take part in a training, development and mentoring programme to allow for personal and professional growth. As part of…
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Cattle slaughtered due to bTB incident up 17% in Wales
Total animals slaughtered due to a bovine TB incident in Wales has increased by 17 percent, bleak new government figures show. The figures, covering…
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