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Food and farming 'a key issue' for public ahead of next election
Food and farming is a key issue for the public ahead of the next election, new research by the NFU shows, with the union calling for targets to boost…
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November UK tractor registrations 'unusually low' as sales plummet
The number of agricultural tractors registered in the UK during November has been described as 'unusually low' following a surge in October. At 414…
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Egg producers urged to participate in Defra's unfair practices review
A government review focused on putting an end to unfair practices in the egg supply chain will soon close for responses, with farmers urged to…
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Food security is a public good and should be central to Defra's plans, MPs say
Food security is a public good and should be 'a central tenet' of the government's plans for England’s land, a cross-party group of MPs say. The…
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Meat processors raise concern over new government immigration rules
Meat processors have expressed concern that new rules will restrict access for migrants to fill critical labour shortages whilst liberalising access…
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Bluetongue spreads to Norfolk as Defra confirms virus in sheep
A case of bluetongue has been detected in sheep in Norfolk, marking a leap in the virus since it was first detected in Kent nearly a month ago. The…
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Competition launches to champion farmers leading the way with soil
An annual competition which aims to champion farmers who lead the way in improving soil health has launched for 2024. The Soil Farmer of the Year…
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New test detects antibodies raised against Ostertagia
A new test that detects antibodies raised against cattle parasite Ostertagia ostertagi on bulk tank milk and milk samples is being offered. NI-based…
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Sheep sector calls for clarity on breeding stock exports following ban
The government has been urged not to allow new legislation banning live exports for slaughter to stall efforts in resuming exports of breeding…
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New genetic choices for spring grazing herds
The calving season is approaching for many grazing-based producers and the new ranking for spring calving index (£SCI), published by AHDB, is where…
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