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Project trials DNA test kits to combat dog livestock attacks
A new forensic research project is working with farmers and the police to improve the collection of offending dog DNA from attacked livestock. The…
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EAE vaccine to be unavailable due to batch failure, firm says
There will be a gap in the supply of an enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine during June to August due to a batch failure in the manufacturing…
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Stormont raises 'deep concern' around future of vet medicines in NI
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland have passed a motion acknowledging the 'deep concern' around obtaining veterinary medicines after 2025. A Brexit grace…
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RSABI initiative to provide health check - and haircut - to farmers
Scottish farmers and farm workers are being encouraged to get a free health check - and a haircut - as part of an initiative by charity RSABI. Its…
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NFU Scotland launches 'diversity discussions' to be more inclusive
NFU Scotland has confirmed it will launch 'diversity discussions' to ensure the union is more inclusive to a wider range of people. The project will…
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New legislation on hedgerow management comes into force
New legislation on hedgerow management has come into force, with many of the exemptions which were offered under cross compliance to continue. Defra…
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Emergency approval granted for mineral oil to treat seed potatoes
An emergency approval has been granted for a mineral oil product to treat seed potato crops, offering growers a tool against non-persistent…
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Silicon can enhance crop growth and alleviate stress, study says
A new study has shown how silicon has almost doubled the weight of courgette fruit and helped strengthen the plant against powdery mildew. Carried…
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Commissioners unveil next steps of UK farm assurance review
The next steps of the independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes have been announced by the commissioners of the newly launched review…
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Defra expands Farming Recovery Fund for flood-hit farmers
Defra has announced further support for farmers hit by flooding and wet weather, with £50mn to be issued as part of the now expanded Farming Recovery…
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