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'Naturally local': Welsh beef farmers star in new meat advert campaign
Welsh beef producers are at the heart of a new advertising campaign to celebrate their expertise and showcase what makes Welsh beef so special. The…
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Labour confirms it has no plans to change agricultural property relief
Labour has confirmed it has no plans to change inheritance tax, including agricultural property relief, if it wins the next election. Shadow Defra…
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New bluetongue cases in Kent and Norfolk brings total number to 35
New cases of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZ) brings the total number to 35 since last month's initial outbreak. The…
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Late farmer's toy tractors sell for hundreds at auction
Toy tractors which belonged to a late Shropshire farmer sold for up to £200 at an auction held at Shrewsbury Auction Centre. The toy tractors and an…
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Gang who stole £1m in farm machinery spend Christmas behind bars
A gang of thieves who stole nearly £1 million worth of agricultural equipment will spend Christmas behind bars after being sentenced to prison for…
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Police set to be given more powers to crack down on livestock worrying
Police are set to be given further powers to crack down on livestock worrying as part of new proposals to secure more prosecutions. Thérèse Coffey…
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Defra pays Christmas tribute to farmers for 'working hard all year round'
The new Defra Secretary has paid tribute to the British farmers ahead of Christmas Day, hailing them for 'working hard all year round to keep the…
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New project seeks to 'revolutionise' poultry feed with seaweed
British researchers are seeking to 'revolutionise' poultry feed production by exploring the viability of a highly coveted red seaweed as a…
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Bluetongue cases reach 30 as Kent and Norfolk see fresh outbreaks
Defra has announced new cases of bluetongue in Kent and Norfolk's temporary control zones (TCZ), bringing the total number to 30 since last month's…
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NFU’s educational programmes reaches over 500,000 pupils this year
The NFU’s numerous educational initiatives reached more than 500,000 students across the UK following a landmark year. More than 250 ambassadors…
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