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Defra raises small abattoir grant to £75,000 to help dwindling sector
The maximum grant amount available through the government's Smaller Abattoir Fund has increased from £60,000 to £75,000, Defra has confirmed. The…
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Defra quadruples SFI actions available to farmers
Defra has expanded the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer from 23 to 102 actions following a merger with Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid…
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Legislation ending exports of livestock receives Royal Assent
A new ban on exporting live animals has come into law as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received Royal Assent today. The bill means that…
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Prime lamb auction prices make strong impression at marts
After a firm start to the new season, prime lamb auction prices have made a strong impression at marts, averaging 436p/kg lwt in the second week of…
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Farm ordered to pay out £40,000 after man crushed by bales
A farming partnership in Surrey has been ordered to pay out over £40,000 after a man was seriously injured by hay bales weighing 600kg. Christopher…
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Beef Shorthorn Society's new scheme aims to improve genetic linkage
Beef Shorthorn breeders are being offered the chance to use semen from a trio of top performance sires at discounted prices as part of a newly…
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James Hutton scientists get funding to continue vital late blight work
Scientists at the James Hutton Institute will continue their role in helping to protect Britain’s potato crop against late blight after further…
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Belgium becomes second EU country to authorise bluetongue vaccine
Belgium has become the second European country to authorise the use of a new bluetongue vaccine, but the UK government is still to act despite…
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Harper Adams' sustainability programme for young farmers opens
A programme which helps the next generation of farmers develop their skills in sustainable agriculture has opened this year for applications, with 75…
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Secluded livestock farm in Scottish Borders launched to market
Grey Peel, a secluded livestock farm in the Scottish Borders extending to about 138 acres, has come to market for offers over £1.9 million. Property…
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