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Farmer to boost soil biology with hundreds of species of beneficial bacteria
A dairy farmer is introducing hundreds of species of beneficial bacteria and fungi into his soils to create the healthy ecosystem he needs to support…
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NI sheep farmers 'frustrated' at lack of future schemes for the sector
Sheep producers in Northern Ireland have slammed the local government's lack of progress in announcing future sheep schemes. The NI Sheep Task Force…
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Seven UK retailers announce 'buy British' tabs with just Asda left
Seven of the UK’s major retailers have now responded to the call for supermarkets to back the nation’s farmers by adding ‘buy British’ tabs to their…
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Hectare announces ground-breaking agri-fintech solution
Hectare, a leading provider of agricultural technology supply chain solutions, has announced the launch of Advance Pay. The new embedded finance…
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Family fined thousands after 'knowingly' keeping cattle with bTB reactors
A Welsh farming family has been issued substantial fines after deliberately swapping cattle ear tags which saw animals with bovine TB reactors remain…
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NFU launches open letter calling on police to make rural crime a priority
The NFU is campaigning for urgent action to stamp out rural crime as Police and Crime Commissioner elections soon take place in England and Wales…
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UK beef production to see medium term price stability as supply tightens
Beef production in the UK is likely to see medium term price stability as supply is expected to tighten, experts say in a new report. Statistics from…
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Beef Carbon Reduction scheme opens today for NI farmers
The Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme, a new payment support system for beef farmers in Northern Ireland, has opened today for applications. The…
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Farmers 'frustrated' by Tesco after retailer sees profit surge
Tesco has been criticised by a farming union after the retailer confirmed that a surge in profits was due to the easing of ‘price pressures’. The…
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Campaign emphasising British beef returns on St George's Day
A major beef sector campaign seeking to put a spotlight on the meat is set to return on St George's Day, with an emphasis on the work that farmers…
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