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New calf blood test receives major industry award for innovation
A new blood test that checks whether a calf has received sufficient antibodies from the colostrum has won a major industry award. ImmnuIGY Bovine IgG…
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Public being recruited to fight back against slugs found on farmers' fields
Families are being recruited as ‘slug scouts’ during half term as scientists work to fight back against the number one pest found on farmers’ fields…
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Wiltshire set to join growing number of councils defying plant-based movement
Wiltshire Council is set to join a growing number of local authorities who are defying the plant-based movement in a show of support for farmers of…
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Avian influenza confirmed in 48,000 free range birds in Yorkshire
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a Yorkshire free range layer flock consisting of 48,000 birds, the UK's first case in months. The disease was…
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Scotland sees arable land values rise but upland pasture prices fall
Scottish arable land values continued to rise in 2023, while the price of upland pasture suitable for afforestation fell back as forestry investors…
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Small abattoir closures 'spells disaster' for rural areas, campaigners warn
The closure of the only small abattoir in the Yorkshire Dales 'spells disaster' for the rural community, landscape and local food, campaigners have…
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Rabobank: Global pork market under pressure but consumption is resilient
The global pork market is under pressure but worldwide consumption remains resilient, according to experts at Rabobank. The agri-business's latest…
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Scottish farm support move 'underlines naivety' of Welsh plans
The Scottish government’s confirmation that direct farm support will continue in Scotland shows the 'fundamental flaws' in Wales’ Sustainable Farming…
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'Quick thinking' farmer hailed by police after blocking fly-tippers
A 'quick thinking' Warwickshire farmer has been hailed by the police after he blocked fly-tippers who had illegally dumped waste on land. The farmer…
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Meat and dairy products predicted to perform well this Valentine’s Day
Meat and dairy products are predicted to perform well this Valentine’s Day, with beef and cheese specifically set to see a boost, new analysis shows…
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