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Level of antimicrobials used by UK dairy farms continues to fall
Levels of antimicrobials used on dairy farms continue to drop, with a new report showing that 2023 saw the largest decrease than in the previous…
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Farmers and vets trial Welsh government's animal health pilot scheme
A pilot project to trial how closer working between Welsh farmers and vets can improve animal health and improve productivity is now underway. The…
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Farmers demanding fairer deal protest at parliament with scarecrows
Farmers who are campaigning for a fairer deal have protested outside the Houses of Parliament along with nearly 50 scarecrows. The protest stunt on…
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Farmers launch £3m funding bid to save small Cotswolds abattoir
A group of farmers have launched a £3 million funding bid to save a small abattoir located in the Cotswolds from closing for good. Long Compton…
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Oregano essential oil and purple garlic could be used in pig feed, study says
Oregano essential oil and purple garlic could be used in pig feed as an alternative to zinc oxide, scientists have said in new research. Both foods…
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Significant milestone as farmland values achieve parity with gold
Average farmland values have broken the £9,000 acre barrier for the first time, a performance which puts it on par with gold. According to the latest…
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60 jobs at risk as Arla mulls selling Melton Mowbray cheese site
Arla's Melton Mowbray cheese factory may close down putting sixty jobs at risk, as the dairy co-op today launched a review into the site. The UK’s…
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Morrisons to lower poultry stocking density as part of welfare pledge
Morrisons has announced it will lower its poultry stocking density to 30kg/m2, which is 20% more space than the industry standard. By November 2024…
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Farmers reminded of photo ID rules when purchasing AN fertiliser
Farmers are being reminded to show their photo ID when they purchase ammonium nitrate (AN) fertilisers as the busy spring application campaign nears…
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RABI awarded £80,000 to help continue support for farmers
Agricultural charity RABI has been awarded £80,000 to help fund its emotional, financial and practical support for farming people. The Trustees of…
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