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Love Lamb Week: Public encouraged to buy native breed sheep meat
A sheep sector scheme is encouraging the public to enjoy the qualities of native breed sheep meat as Love Lamb Week soon gets underway. British…
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Farmers told to avoid pitfalls when reclaiming VAT on pick-ups
Farmers should try and avoid common pitfalls when reclaiming VAT on the purchase of double cab pick-ups, according to accountants. There is sometimes…
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Banks 'must do more' to help farmers through financial storm
Banks must do more to help farmers get through the financial storm affecting all enterprises, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said. A mix of…
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Term 'British' included in AHDB campaign for first time after rule change
The term ‘British’ will be included in an AHDB marketing campaign for the first time, when We Eat Balanced returns on 8 September. The levy board had…
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Police recover stolen farm machinery worth over £200,000
Police have recovered over £200,000 worth of agricultural machinery after thieves raided the Shropshire farm just a day before. Two tractors were…
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Fire safety importance highlighted after arsonists set alight 150 bales
Farmers are being urged to assess the risk of fires after crews extinguished 150 hay bales that were set alight on a farm in Staffordshire. The…
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Defra unveils application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive
Farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from September and start registering their interest in a few days time. The…
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Guidance issued to farmers concerned about impact of beavers
New resources have been issued to help Scottish farmers manage beavers on their land following a major policy change by the government. The Farm…
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Farmers importing live pigs urged to be aware of PRRSV risk
Farmers importing live pigs or semen are being urged to only source from unvaccinated herds negative for porcine reproductive and respiratory…
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New fund aims to help improve livestock health in Scotland
New funding to help improve the health and welfare of cattle and sheep is now available for Scottish farmers and crofters. Up to £1,250 is available…
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