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New livestock report informs debate about nitrogen use efficiency
The critical value of nitrogen in delivering sustainable and circular food systems has been looked at in a new report aimed at the livestock sector…
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Farming in Protected Landscape receives £10m additional funding
The Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) programme will be extended until March 2025, with £10m additional funding each year, Defra has announced…
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Five new agri-food attachés hope to boost exports worldwide
Defra has announced plans for the appointment of five new agri-food attachés who will work to boost the UK’s agri-food exports. The UK now has 16…
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Rising exports and lower imports help Scottish lamb prices stay firm
A reduced supply of finished lambs across Britain, rising export volumes and lower imports from abroad have been supporting the lamb price in…
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SFI slammed as being 'open to the few' as farmers face 'holes in finance'
The NFU has criticised the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive as being 'open to the few' while many farmers face 'significant holes in their…
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British Wool wins contract to handle Isle of Man wool
British Wool will now accept Isle of Man farmers to the collective marketing scheme after being awarded the contract to handle the wool produced on…
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Hot September weather fuels hopes of autumn beef demand
The recent September sunshine has fuelled hope of an increase in demand for beef going into the autumn. Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC)…
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Over 400 upland farmers sign petition calling for more support
Hundreds of farmers have signed a petition demanding more support for upland areas as many have been 'left behind' from land management schemes…
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Legal challenge to Defra's decision not to require food waste reporting
Food campaigners have launched a legal challenge to the government’s decision to stick with a voluntary system for food waste measurement and…
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More than 21,000 people call for 'buy British' tabs on retailer websites
More than 21,000 people have signed an open letter calling for supermarkets to back farmers by adding ‘buy British’ tabs to their websites. The…
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