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Farmworker dies on Cornwall farm after machinery incident
A farmworker recently died after he became trapped and killed by agricultural machinery on a farm in Cornwall, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
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Four hare coursers to pay out £20,000 after destroying farmland
Four men have been ordered to pay out nearly £20,000 after they destroyed a farmer’s field while being equipped to go hare coursing. Eugene…
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Defra monitoring US bird flu cases in cattle 'closely'
Reports about the discovery of bird flu in US dairy cattle does not change the risk level for animals in the UK, Defra has confirmed. There have been…
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RSPCA Assured pauses new laying hen standards by nine months
RSPCA Assured has extended the pause to the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens for a further nine months due to the concerns…
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Dairy margin improvements are on the horizon, Rabobank says
A steady increase in dairy prices could offer support for farmers in the latter part of this year, according to the latest Rabobank update. Signs of…
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Cost care and cutting calving time can boost beef farms, data shows
Productivity and returns on Welsh beef farms can both be boosted by actions to further reduce calving intervals and better manage costs, new data…
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Lidl announces £500m investment package for pig producers
Lidl has announced a £500 million investment package into the British pork sector, including a new pricing model for suppliers and farmers. As part…
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Lynx appointed UK and Ireland importer for Agribumper
Lynx Engineering has been appointed by Netherlands-based Safertractors as their importer and distributor in the UK and Ireland for the company’s…
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UK's relentless rain is affecting growers' contracts, lawyers say
Lawyers are warning growers to stay informed about how any shortfalls, as a result of this year's unprecedented weather, will be addressed with…
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Transition milk trial targets calf health at Welsh dairy farm
A Welsh spring-calving dairy farm is introducing a new feeding system for newborn calves in what is to be thought the first trial of its kind in a…
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