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Farming minister Mark Spencer knighted in surprise honours list
Farming minister Mark Spencer has been given a Knighthood in a surprise honours unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Mr Spencer, who is MP for…
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Grants towards wide range of farming equipment now available
Grants towards a wide range of useful farming equipment are available under the first round of this year's Farming Equipment and Technology Fund…
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NFU criticises proposed recruitment fees for farmers hiring labour
The NFU is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment fees of workers as it could have a financial impact…
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Pig market shows signs of seasonal uplift after downward pressure
The GB pig market is showing some early signs of seasonal uplift following downward pressure at the start of this year, new analysis shows. The GB…
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TB vaccine reduces spread in dairy herds by 89%, study finds
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of bovine TB in infected cattle, but it also reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, new research finds…
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Cereals growers warned of septoria 'perfect storm'
Cereal growers will need to use the best tools available to them to offset the threat of septoria this year amid a 'perfect storm' of conditions…
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Upcoming dispersal sale at Shrops farm set to be 'one of the best'
An upcoming dispersal sale at a Shropshire farm is set to be 'one of the best of the year' because of the quality of the lots on offer. Angus…
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RSABI urges Scottish farmers to #KeepTalking and ask #AreEweOK?
Scottish farming charity RSABI is reminding farmers of the importance of checking in on each other during a busy, and often challenging, time of…
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Three councils defy plant-based movement in show of support for farmers
Three councils, including the first in Scotland, have defied the plant-based movement in a show of support for farmers of all sectors. Rutland County…
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Global poultry market conditions improve amid geopolitical tensions
The outlook for global poultry markets in 2024 remains moderately positive, with demand expected to gradually recover due to better affordability…
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