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Liberal Democrats pledge to 'rescue' farmers from 'years of neglect'
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to 'rescue' farmers from 'years of neglect', as the party launched its general election manifesto today. Plans…
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Farmers to test power of herbal leys to curb impact of flooding
A group of Lancashire farmers will test the power of herbal leys as part of a two-year trial aiming to curb the impacts of flooding. Four farms are…
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Administrators appointed to Anglesey cheesemaker Mona Dairy
Administrators have been appointed to Anglesey-based cheesemaker Mona Dairy after it announced it had failed to source sufficient short-term funding…
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Cheese manufacturer Barber's increases July milk price
Farmers who supply Barber's will see a milk price increase of just over one pence per litre for July 2024. It means the cheesemaker's milk price for…
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New project worth over £150k to tackle rural crime in Oxfordshire
A new project worth over £150,000 will see police utilise off-road bikes and covert cameras to crack down on rural crime plaguing farmers in…
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Government scientists investigate sudden rise in E. coli cases
Government scientists are investigating a sudden rise in E. coli (STEC) cases after more than 110 people became unwell with symptoms in the space of…
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Liz Truss slams 'animal extremists' who 'intimidate' farmers
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has made comments against animal 'extremists' who 'intimidate' farming businesses. Ms Truss, who was also once Defra…
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Initiative seeks pig firms to help develop the next generation
Recruitment is underway for firms in the pig sector to employ and mentor the next generation as part of the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme…
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Farm income dropped by £800m in 2023, Defra figures show
New government statistics have revealed that farming incomes in the UK dropped by £800 million in 2023. Lower commodity price have been blamed for…
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NFU Cymru calls on next government to boost agriculture budget
NFU Cymru has published its manifesto for the general election, calling on the next UK government to boost agriculture's budget 'in a world…
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