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Animal campaigners launch legal action against EU over cage-free ban
Animal welfare campaigners have launched legal action against the European Commission for its failure to deliver its cage-free farming ban pledge…
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Over 1,000 pigs killed in major farm fire in Northern Ireland
Over 1,000 pigs have been killed in a fire at a farmyard building in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Crews were called to the farm, located on the Gorey…
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Animal health experts revise popular sheep worming guide
Animal health experts have revised a popular sheep worming guide to include the latest product information and any changes to established items. The…
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Scientists to harness gene editing power to transform UK potato sector
Researchers are set to harness the power of gene editing to address numerous challenges facing the UK potato sector. With new legislation allowing…
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Next few weeks 'crucial' for growers as survey shows big crop falls
The next few weeks will be 'crucial' for growers as a new survey confirms a drastic reduction in crops across the country. AHDB's survey, which…
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Sheep scab in NI greater problem than previously thought, study warns
A new report has shown the widespread extent of sheep scab in Northern Ireland, indicating the disease is a bigger problem than previously thought…
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Police treat discovery of man's body on farm as non-suspicious
Police have been unable to determine a conclusive cause of death of a man whose body was found on a Wiltshire farm last week. A member of public…
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Defra predicts huge fall in cereals and dairy incomes
Dairy farm incomes may have fallen by as much as 78% in the year to February 2024, with cereals businesses seeing a 77% drop, provisional figures…
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RSPCA Assured pauses roll out of new layer welfare standards
RSPCA Assured has paused the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens for three months in response to concerns raised by farmers. The…
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Industry urges MPs to show support to new 'Buy British Bill'
MPs are being urged to back the 'Buy British Bill' which calls for a boost in the proportion of British food available in schools and hospitals. The…
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