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Global pork trade shaped by increasing competition, Rabobank says
Competition among major pork exporters has intensified, with the competitive landscape continuing to shift in the coming years, according to a…
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Pivotal positions open up at Scottish government land use body
The Scottish government is seeking a new chair for the Scottish Land Commission, which advises on land ownership and use in Scotland. A new chair is…
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Consultation to launch on precision-bred organisms in food and feed
Food experts have agreed on aspects of the new process to regulate the use of precision-bred organisms (PBOs) for use in food and feed, with a…
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Quarter of farmers may cut production amid high costs, survey says
There are fears that rising costs may threaten UK food supply as a new survey warns that a quarter of farmers may consider cutting production if…
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AI test using new biomarkers provides Johne's disease breakthrough
A new AI-empowered testing method for early disease detection has been developed, showing 73% sensitivity and 71% specificity in identifying Johne’s…
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Mandatory labelling on meat and dairy products needed, RSPCA says
Mandatory labelling on meat and dairy products must be rolled out as consumers are being denied the chance to make informed choices, according to the…
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Experts tell farmers to 'safeguard their valuables' amid flock replacements
Sheep health experts are urging farmers to think about animal health and welfare as a 'precious asset' amid a busy time of year for the sector…
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Rural campaigners welcome government's climbdown on net zero
Rural campaigners have welcomed the government's climbdown on net zero policies, as some measures were 'simply unachievable and counterproductive'…
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Enzootic abortion vaccine now in stock after sourcing challenges
A sheep abortion vaccine manufactured by Ceva Animal Health is back in stock following sourcing challenges earlier in the year. The manufacturer's…
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Egg producer to share story of 192,000-bird avian influenza cull
Scottish egg producer James Baxter will set out the bleak realities of a bird flu to farmers attending Europe’s largest free range egg event in…
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