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Government moves to ban CO2 pig stunning over animal welfare fears
The government is proposing to ban high-concentration carbon dioxide stunning of pigs, a method used on around nine in ten animals slaughtered in…
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NFU demands national wildfire strategy as farms face growing threat
The NFU is demanding a National Wildfire Strategy for England and Wales as growing wildfire risks threaten to destroy crops, kill livestock and…
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British egg farmers face cheaper import threat under proposed cage ban
British egg farmers could face being undercut by cheaper overseas imports if the government bans domestic cage production without imposing equivalent…
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Nearly 700 water restrictions remain as farmers fear 2027 crop cuts
Farmers are considering cutting vegetable production next year as nearly 700 water abstraction restrictions remain in place across England, with…
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UK scientists launch major research to tackle African swine fever threat
British pig farmers could benefit from new research into African swine fever (ASF), as scientists investigate how the deadly disease spreads and what…
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New cattle reporting system clears key hurdle ahead of 2027 rollout
Farmers could eventually ditch multiple livestock reporting systems after Defra's plans for a single animal traceability platform cleared a key…
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Minister vows to raise farm fly-tipping protection with insurers
Farmers forced to pay for clearing illegally dumped rubbish could see greater insurance protection explored, after a government minister pledged to…
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Britain's barley harvest slumps to lowest level in 15 years
Britain's barley harvest has slumped 14% to just 5.5 million tonnes, its lowest level since 2011/12, as new figures reveal a record squeeze on…
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Government wants twice as many farms supporting wildlife by 2030
The government wants to double the proportion of English farms meeting its wildlife-support criteria from 21% to 42% by 2030, under environmental…
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New £250,000 grants open for Northern Ireland horticulture growers
Horticulture growers across Northern Ireland can now apply for grants of up to £250,000 to invest in new technologies, crops and production systems…
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