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'Method of production' food labelling proposal rejected by pig sector
Proposed food labelling plans ranking products by method of production will add cost and complexity while failing to deliver transparency, the pig…
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Nut trial looks at viability of producing walnuts in Wales
A Welsh farming couple are experimenting with growing nuts on their land as the crop becomes more economically viable in the UK. Martyn Williams and…
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STIHL GB opens new purpose-built head office 'Contra House'
STIHL GB has announced the opening of its new, purpose-built head office and distribution centre named Contra House, ushering in a new chapter for…
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Farmers trialling new palm-free fat supplement see milk yield boost
Dairy farmers trialling a new UK-manufactured palm-free fat supplement as a replacement to calcium soap have seen a drop in CO2 and increased milk…
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Take steps to protect farms from animal activists, lawyer says
Heightened vigilance and preventative measures on-farm are needed when dealing with the growing threat of animal activism, according to an expert…
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Farmers told to avoid bluetongue misinformation as threat is 'very high'
Farmers must be aware of the facts and avoid misinformation to prevent unnecessary actions and costs when combatting the 'very high' threat of…
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Nearly 14,000 live SFI agreements now in place, Defra confirms
There are 13,900 live Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements now in place, undertaken by 13,400 farmers and land managers, Defra figures…
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Public told to 'respect' rural roads during harvest season
NFU Mutual has urged the public to take extra care over the coming months as agricultural traffic increase due to the start of this year's harvest…
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Derbyshire farmer bailed after burglary shooting death
A Derbyshire farmer who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after he shot two men during a burglary has been bailed. Police were…
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'Very high' chance of more bluetongue cases, government says
There is a 'very high' probability of new bluetongue infections in Britain due to the arrival of biting midges from northern Europe, government vets…
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