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Ban on live animal exports passes final stage in parliament
A ban on live animal exports has passed its final stage in parliament and will soon be enshrined in law. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill…
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UK pig sector step closer to expanding market access to Mexico
An inspection of the UK pork sector by an official delegation from Mexico has been labelled a 'milestone moment' in expanding market access to the…
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Calls made for new committee providing oversight on UK food security
Calls have been made for the government to introduce an independent, statutory committee to provide 'comprehensive oversight' on UK food security…
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New AI device detects pig respiratory diseases sooner
A new AI device which continually learns has been developed to detect respiratory diseases in pigs up to five days sooner than conventional methods…
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Baroness Kate Rock appointed new Defra board member
Defra has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members, including Baroness Kate Rock, who led the Rock Review into farm…
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Organic dairy farm in same family since 1917 now for sale
A Shropshire organic dairy farm extending to nearly 200 acres is now sale by informal tender after being in the same family for nearly 100 years…
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Auction marts see overall turnover jump to £2.2 billion
Overall turnover in livestock markets across England and Wales reached well over £2.2 billion in 2023, up nearly £115 million on the year. The latest…
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Agri students reminded of bursary paying 75% of postgraduate fees
Bursaries which pay up to 75 percent of course fees for postgraduate agriculture students will close for applications next month. Prospective…
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SFS transition period to start in 2026, Welsh government says
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will continue to be available in Wales during 2025, with the proposed transition period starting from 2026. The Welsh…
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Charity founded by Scottish farmers delivers 300th 4x4 to Ukraine
Pickups for Peace, a charity founded by Scottish farmers, have delivered their 300th 4x4 vehicle to Ukraine after completing another 1,300 mile trip…
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