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Defra eases bluetongue control measures amid reduced vector activity
Defra has announced that the UK is now in a seasonally low vector period when midge activity is reduced, leading to some changes to disease control…
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'Outstanding' Lake District upland grazing parcel launches to market
An opportunity has arisen for buyers to invest in over 162 acres of 'outstanding' upland grazing deep in the Lake District. The parcel of upland…
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Farmers urged to join legal action to recoup undisclosed energy broker fees
Farms are among millions of businesses that lawyers say have, on average, had their gas and electricity bills falsely inflated by around 10 percent…
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Global wheat production to fall by 13% due to fungal disease wheat blast
Further spread of the fungal disease wheat blast could reduce global production of the key crop by 13% until 2050, researchers warn. An international…
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Irelands Farm Machinery founders step down prompting live auction
Machinery auctioneer Cheffins will conduct a live onsite auction on behalf of Lincolnshire dealer Irelands Farm Machinery, with its founders stepping…
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Irish farmers to protest in solidarity with European neighbours
Farmers in Ireland are set to take to the streets tonight in a show of support as protests continue to take place in France, Germany and Belgium. The…
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Record spending on red meat signals robust Christmas market in GB
Consumer spending on red meat surged to a record £656m in the month leading up to Christmas, marking a significant 9.6% rise compared to 2022. The…
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Vets welcome new commitment to securing NI access to livestock medicines
Vets have welcomed a new government commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary…
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NFU issues guidance as cases of Schmallenberg virus continue to rise
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been rising across the country in recent months, with the NFU urging farmers to remain vigilant for signs of…
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NFU Sugar 'alarmed' as growers offered non-Recommended List variety
Concerns have been raised about information provided by British Sugar to growers who have purchased the beet variety ‘Jackdaw', with NFU Sugar…
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