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Abattoirs report lamb numbers up but carcase weights lighter
Reduced carcase weights are limiting production volumes despite sheep and cattle numbers climbing during the first half of 2023, according to the…
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Scotland’s rural parliament receives new funding boost
Scotland’s rural and farming communities will have a chance to have their voices heard in decision-making as part of the UK’s only rural parliament…
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Value of Welsh food exports hits new record high
The value of Welsh food exports hit a new record last year, reaching nearly £800 million, figures show. The industry’s exports increased by £157m…
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Patchwork of grants and strategies set to support farmers post-BPS
With the Basic Payment Scheme on its way out for farmers – how many have truly prepared for life after the scheme disappears for good? Ian McKenzie…
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United Utilities set to ban shooting prompting rural backlash
Grouse shooting has been effectively banned on land owned by a water company under fire over pollution, prompting rural backlash. United Utilities…
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British berry sector 'under threat' as retailers accused of holding profits
The British berry sector is 'under threat' as supermarket returns are failing to meet growers’ inflationary costs of production, an industry body has…
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Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry at Kent farm
Bird flu of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain has been found in commercial poultry at a farm near Elham, in Kent. All birds on site will be humanely…
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Sheep farmers face 'heightened risk' of dog attacks this summer
Dog walkers are being urged to put their pets on leads when out in the countryside during the summer holidays, as farmers are warned of a 'heightened…
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New project aims to pump-prime UK's first chickpea breeding programme
A new research project aims to explore the potential for domestic production and pump-prime the UK’s first chickpea breeding programme. The two-year…
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Average value of an acre of arable land could soon reach all-time high
The average value of an acre of arable land could reach an all-time high by the end of the year, new research has suggested. Pasture values have…
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