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Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation
The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the…
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New livestock market prices platform officially live after launch event
A new platform has launched providing farmers with live cattle, sheep and pig prices from across the livestock markets of England and Wales. The…
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Three dogs shot after four separate sheep attacks in Cheshire
Police are warning the public to ensure they have control of their pets when around livestock, after three dogs were recently shot in Cheshire alone…
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Anger as Tameside Council urges public to follow veganuary challenge
Rural campaigners have urged Tameside Council to drop its support for veganuary and, instead, support freedom of choice and farmers of all sectors…
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Defra proposes to remove egg derogation period in bird flu outbreak
Farmers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of bird flu under new proposals launched by Defra today. The rules…
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Scottish farmers in central belt reminded of free Farm Woodland Assessments
Scottish farmers and land managers in the central belt have just a few weeks left to take advantage of free Farm Woodland Assessments. The assessment…
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Study urges halt in new pig or poultry farms due to 'human disease risk'
Researchers have called for a halt in granting any planning applications for new or expanding poultry and pig farms due to the risks they may have to…
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Farmers urged to update pension contributions to combat inflation
Farmers and the self-employed are being urged by NFU Mutual to update their pension contributions following two years of high inflation. Many farmers…
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Tenant farmers' views needed on how sector should be regulated
The tenanted farming sector has launched a short survey to help influence Defra's thinking as it seeks to review how the sector will be regulated in…
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British Wool's YFC training offer to be extended to all young farmers
British Wool's YFC training offer will be extended to all young farmers regardless of their level and how many courses they previously attended. The…
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