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Volatile egg prices 'greatly impacting' global markets, Rabobank warns
Increasingly volatile egg prices are impacting markets and industry business models across the globe, a new report by Rabobank warns. This volatility…
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Farm support change underlines value of external advice, sheep sector says
The increasing pace of change to farm support has highlighted the need for many sheep farmers to seek out professional advice, the sector says. The…
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Bracken control herbicide given emergency approval for England
The herbicide Asulox (asulam) has been given an emergency approval for use to control bracken from 1 July 2023, but only for England. The Bracken…
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Opposition to proposal seeking to restrict APR on tenanted land
Strong opposition is being directed at a proposal that would restrict Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on tenanted land for at least eight years…
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Pig sector leader awarded OBE in King's Honours List
The former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) has been awarded an OBE in the first King’s Honours list. Dr Zoe Leach, better known…
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New support for farmers to access private investment to boost nature
New support to help farmers access private investment has been announced by the government to help support nature recovery on farms. Defra has today…
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NI farmers urged to apply for breeding tech study tour in Scotland
Northern Irish dairy farmers are being given the opportunity to travel to Scotland to learn how advanced breeding technologies can aid breeding…
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Nearly £480m invested in English vineyards over past five years
Nearly £480 million has been invested in vineyards and wineries over the past five years as interest in English wine continues to grow. Strutt &…
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Kent Police recover stolen farm equipment worth £280k this year alone
Police officers in Kent have recovered stolen property from farms and rural properties worth more than £280,000 in this year alone. Recently, farming…
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ABP's acquisition of two ScotBeef facilities 'a significant concern' for farmers
The acquisition of two ScotBeef red meat facilities by Irish red meat giant ABP Foods has been called a 'significant concern' for the Scottish…
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