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Dorset Council defies veganism and passes motion to back all farmers
Dorset Council has become the latest local authority to shun the plant-based movement by passing a motion that supports farmers of all sectors. The…
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Defra confirms 22 bluetongue cases but 'no evidence' virus is circulating
New cases of bluetongue have brought the total number to 22 since the initial outbreak last month, but there is still 'no evidence' the virus is…
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Horticultural growers now have access to fund to help cut energy bills
The NFU has announced it has secured essential energy support for horticulture businesses, with calls continuing for the poultry sector to be…
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AHDB confirms it will increase levy in all four sectors it supports
AHDB has confirmed it will increase the levy in all four sectors it supports – pork, beef and lamb in England, dairy in GB, and cereals and oilseeds…
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Welsh farm union welcomes outcome of bTB policy discussions
A policy proposal which would have prohibited the feeding of unpasteurised milk to livestock on officially TB withdrawn (OFTW) premises has been…
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BBC cancels farmer meeting as Farm Gate dropped from Radio Ulster
The BBC has cancelled an upcoming meeting with farmers who are concerned about its decision to drop Farm Gate from its regular morning slot on Radio…
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Rishi Sunak backs calls for retailers to add 'buy British' tab on websites
The prime minister has backed calls for retailers add a 'buy British' button on their websites to encourage more consumers to support local farmers…
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Call for Scots farmers to plan as slurry storage grant scheme soon opens
Scottish farmers who are considering erecting or upgrading slurry storage to meet new regulations are being told to start planning and preparing now…
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Farmers encouraged to participate in next year's farmland bird count
Farmers and growers are being asked to monitor and protect the bird species on their land as part of next year's Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). The…
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New cases of bluetongue in Kent brings total number to 14
Farmers are being told to remain vigilant after a further three cases of bluetongue in cattle were identified in Kent, bringing the total number to…
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