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NFU calls on parties to back farmers as Tory conference gets underway
Food and farming needs to be a priority for all parties ahead of the general election, the NFU has said as the Conservative Party conference gets…
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Minette Batters to step down as NFU president
Minette Batters has announced her intention to step down as NFU president next year after six years in the role. The Wiltshire mixed farmer will step…
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UK farmers told to be wary after Netherlands bluetongue outbreak
An outbreak of bluetongue in the Netherlands has triggered a reminder for British farmers to take measures to minimise the risk of disease spread in…
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Pilgrim's UK sees fall in operating losses from £16m to £2.6m
Pilgrim’s UK, one of the UK’s leading food businesses, has seen operating losses fall from £16m to £2.6m after spearheading its growth plan. The pork…
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'Absolute carnage': Over 30 sheep mauled to death by two loose dogs
Over thirty sheep have been mauled to death by two out-of-control dogs in an incident described as 'absolute carnage' by Warwickshire Police. The…
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Amazon 'making all the right noises' for new series of Clarkson's Farm
A director who worked on Clarkson's Farm has said that Amazon is 'making all the right noises' in launching a new series of the popular programme…
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Survey: Drilling practices favoured to increase chances of OSR success
A survey of UK farmers, contractors and agronomists has shown resilience among oilseed rape growers, as risk management strategies continue to…
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UK agricultural leaders raise £200k for drought-stricken African farmers
A group of 13 British food and farming leaders have raised over £200,000 for African farmers on a trek across Tanzania. The team successfully…
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Liberal Democrats pledge £1bn extra into Defra's budget
The Liberal Democrats have pledged an extra £1 billion into Defra's budget if the party were to achieve power in the next general election. The…
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Muller cuts milk price to 36.5p per litre for November
Dairy processor Muller has announced a further milk price reduction for its farmer suppliers, starting from November. Farmers supplying Muller who…
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