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New regulations set to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses
New regulations are set to be laid before parliament which aim to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses from abusing their position and…
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Farm offers to pay £24k to charity after spreading waste illegally
A York farm has offered to pay nearly £24,000 to the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust after spreading waste sludge on land illegally. J E Hartley Ltd…
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Northern Irish farm payments scheduled for September
The Northern Irish government says it aims to pay Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements in the first week of September 2023. The Department of…
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Bird flu confirmed in small commercial poultry flock in Highlands
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a small commercial flock of chickens in the Highlands. The Scottish government said the flock…
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AB Foods completes £48 million acquisition of National Milk Records
Global agricultural business AB Foods has completed the acquisition of dairy technology firm National Milk Records (NMR) for £48 million. AB Foods…
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NFU calls for legislation to ensure UK food self-sufficiency does not fall
Global challenges such as a volatile climate and economic instability emphasis the urgent need to boost UK food production, the NFU has said. The…
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Cumbrian farming couple hailed for efforts in boosting Curlew numbers
A Cumbrian farming couple have won an award for their efforts to protect and support endangered Curlews and other wading birds. The Farmland Curlew…
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High fat and protein sires share top spot for autumn calving dairy herds
Dairy producers cranking up for autumn calving and turning their attention to genetic selection will find bulls to suit their needs in the Autumn…
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Net zero ban on new oil boilers will cost rural vote, Tories warn PM
Rishi Sunak is being urged to scrap a net zero ban on new oil boilers, with senior Tory MPs warning it will cost votes in rural communities. New oil…
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Campaign launched to find Scotland's best diversified farm
A new campaign has been launched to find Scotland’s best diversified farm, with judges seeking innovative diversified farms which operate alongside…
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