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Arable farmers facing 'more than 50% drop' in profits this year
Arable farmers are facing more than a 50 percent drop in profits this year amid lower commodity prices and a fall in BPS payments. Profits may…
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Government urged to review supply chain fairness in poultry meat sector
The UK government must extend its examination of food supply chains to poultry meat or risk more empty shelves, NFU Scotland has said. The union has…
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'I will miss our farmers': Ash Amirahmadi steps down as Arla UK head
The managing director of Arla Foods UK, Ash Amirahmadi, has stepped down after nearly two decades at the co-operative. Mr Amirahmadi, who heads…
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Trust secures £200k fund to inspire Scottish pupils about farming
The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) has received £200,000 of funding to provide a farming and rural learning experience for 80,000 pupils…
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Public urged to exercise 'extreme caution' as Scotland wildlife risk 'very high'
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued a Scotland-wide warning of a 'very high' wildfire risk, as visitors to the countryside are…
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Beef and sheep farm stars in A-Plan Rural Insurance's Rural Community blog
A-Plan Rural Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing…
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NI farmers told to 'step up' bird flu biosecurity just days after AIPZ lifted
All bird and poultry keepers in NI have been told to "immediately step up" biosecurity measures just days after the government removed all avian…
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Dairy farmers urged to look out for heat stress as temperatures soar
Dairy farmers are being urged to look out for heat stress as temperatures across the UK are predicted to hit 30C over the weekend and into next week…
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Easter ups lamb sales by nearly a quarter despite cost-of-living crisis
The Easter period helped boost lamb sales to hold up well during the first quarter of 2023, despite the pressure on household budgets caused by high…
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Wiltshire landowner hit with £15k fine after walkers hurt by cows
A Wiltshire landowner has been fined £15,000 after two walkers were seriously hurt by cattle while walking along footpaths on Monkton Farleigh…
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