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Bluetongue: Norfolk's virus control zone widens as over 60 cases confirmed
The government has revoked Norfolk's temporary control zone (TCZ) and replaced it with a larger one as cases of bluetongue continue to be confirmed…
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Environment Agency launches consultation on increased permit charges
A consultation on proposed increases to the Environment Agency’s (EA) water quality permit charges has been launched today. The EA funds its…
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Farmers urged to participate in GCA's 2024 survey on retailer relationships
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has launched its 2024 survey to gather key information on supplier-retailer relationships, with the NFU urging…
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AHDB complains to BBC over Chris Packham's 'propaganda' accusation
AHDB has pushed back against an accusation made by Chris Packham that the levy board's marketing campaigns are 'dangerous propaganda'. The new year…
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Last call for farmers to participate in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to participate in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count, which commences later this week. With just days to…
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Farming couple's new vending machine teaches public about local food
A farming couple have added meat and fresh produce to a new public vending machine as part of their latest stage of diversification. The North…
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2023 was a good year for grass growth in Wales, project says
Grass production in Wales in 2023 exceeded previous years, but managing it was challenging, according to data from a project. High levels of rainfall…
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Number of hens in enriched cages drops below quarter for first time
Under a quarter of UK eggs were sourced from enriched caged hens in 2023, according to new figures showing a dramatic change compared to a decade…
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Welsh government 'wandering blindly toward disaster' with new agri scheme
The Welsh government has been accused of 'wandering blindly toward disaster' as its own impact assessment into Wales' post-Brexit agricultural scheme…
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Lidl announces new long-term contracts for fresh produce growers
Lidl has announced it will invest over £70m into fresh produce growers through new long-term contracts as many struggle with adverse weather. The new…
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