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UK's first ever sunflower marketing pool created as interest rises
The UK's first ever sunflower marketing pool has been created by United Oilseeds, as interest in the sunshine crop continues to rise. The…
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NI faces 'public health emergency' if access to vet medicine ends after 2025
Northern Ireland faces a 'public health emergency' unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured, vets have warned. The implications of the…
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'I Can't Stand Sheep!': New Kaleb Cooper song raises money for farmers
Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm fame has produced a single to raise awareness of the challenges faced by farmers, with all profits donated to RABI…
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NFU Cymru council re-elects president and deputy president
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones and NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader have been re-elected to lead the union for another two years. The pair were…
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Neonic seed treatment approved for use on 2024 sugar beet crop
Defra has given the green light for growers to use a neonic seed treatment on the 2024 sugar beet crop, but with stricter conditions than previous…
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UK pig prices continue downward trend so far in January
UK pig prices have continued their downward trend so far in January, losing 1.6p, with EU prices also beginning the year in reverse. The EU-spec…
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Sheep farmers urged to access support amid 'impactful' disease outbreaks
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to seek support if they need it as cases of bluetongue and Schmallenberg virus continue to add pressure on the…
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Burnley farmer ordered to pay over £1,000 after illegal waste burning
A Burnley farmer has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after the council took legal action to stop the illegal burning of waste materials. Patrick…
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NFU 'deeply concerned' over food poisoning rise from imported meat
The NFU is 'deeply concerned' that poultry products produced outside of the UK are being imported from countries where salmonella cases are on the…
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Budget cut to illegal meat seizure work 'catastrophic' for pig sector
Government plans to cut the budget for illegal meat seizures at the Port of Dover by 70% has been called 'catastrophic' for the British pig sector…
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