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New dairy strategy launched to help sector make welfare progress by 2028
A new dairy strategy consisting of six key areas to improve cattle welfare has launched, with farmers being urged to help progress the issue by 2028…
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Charity rolls out £30k grants to support local agri shows in Scotland
A £30,000 grant providing support for grassroot agricultural shows across Scotland will open again for applications in September after a successful…
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AB Foods acquires National Milk Records for £48m
Global agricultural business AB Foods has announced it will acquire dairy technology firm National Milk Records (NMR) for £48 million. AB Foods…
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High production costs have impacted farmers' mental health, NFU warns
Over two-thirds of farmers have blamed spiralling input costs – the cost of energy, fuel and fertiliser – for having a negative impact on their…
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Welsh farm leaders pay tribute to 'friend and advocate' Lord John Morris
Tributes have been paid to Lord John Morris, who was instrumental in establishing the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) as a voice for Welsh farmers. The…
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Weakening demand for dairy spreading across markets, report says
The effects of high food price inflation, along with slowing economic activity in 2023, have translated into lower dairy demand in developed and…
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Symbols such as Union Jack could sway diners to meat, AHDB says
Using symbols such as the Union Jack flag, Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured logos could encourage diners to select meat-based dishes, restaurants have…
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UK scientists use molecular priming tech to curb climate impacts on crops
UK researchers have announced they will develop molecular priming technology to counter the effects of climate change on crop growing. Scientists at…
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Champion livestock scoop top awards at Royal Bath & West
Scooping Breed Champion and Best Native, two-year-old in-calf British Limousin heifer Dinmore Solovely went on to take Supreme Champion at the Royal…
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Government unveils £7m fund to boost rural areas after polling worry
The government has announced a new £7m fund to boost rural areas following Tory concern over recent polling showing a decline in countryside support…
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