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Independent UK Food Security Committee needed, new report says
A legally established UK Food Security Committee is needed to give food security the prominence it deserves, a major new report has said. The…
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Portsmouth council becomes first city to pass motion backing farmers
Portsmouth City Council has become the first city and the latest local authority to vote to support local farmers and recognise their contributions…
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Campaigners urge new Defra Secretary to prioritise live export ban
The new Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has been urged by animal welfare campaigners to prioritise a new bill that will ban the live export of animals…
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Cumbria YFC commended by the King for volunteering work
Cumbria YFC has been commended by the King for its outstanding work undertaken by its young farmer volunteers. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service…
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British farmers' work put on pedestal at Lord Mayor's Show
The role British farmers play in producing the nation's food alongside caring for the countryside was showcased on the streets of the City of London…
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New bTB testing rules for Wales' Low and Intermediate risk areas
The Welsh government has been told to review the costs and administrative burdens on farmers resulting from the current TB testing regime following…
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Home-mix ration offers cheaper alternative to concentrates for livestock farm
A home mix ration formulated with high quality ingredients and incorporating homegrown forage has provided a cheaper alternative to bought-in…
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Cheesemaker Alvis Brothers fined £20,000 after third pollution incident
Somerset cheesemakers Alvis Brothers Ltd, who make Lye Cross Farm cheeses, has been ordered to pay out nearly £24,000 after a third polluting…
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Charity announces free support for farmers to help reduce carbon
A scheme which provides free support for farmers looking to understand how they can better manage carbon on their farm will be extended. The Royal…
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Maize growers welcome emergency authorisation for three seed treatments
An emergency authorisation for three European seed treatments, crucial for the growing of forage maize, has been granted after industry lobbying. The…
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