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Tories losing loyalty in England’s 'rural wall' with 16% Labour surge
Swathes of the Conservatives 'rural wall' are defecting to Labour after years of economic neglect, according to new polling figures. Polling of more…
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Government accused of being 'in turmoil' after dropping animal welfare bill
The sheep sector has criticised the government for being 'in turmoil' after it announced its flagship legislation looking to improve animal welfare…
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Rothamsted to receive £60m to help push agricultural research
Rothamsted Research will receive more than £60m in new funding to help spearhead important agricultural and food security research. The Biotechnology…
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Project seeks farmers' views on livestock ear tag loss and retention
A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has now launched an online survey. The…
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Sheep farmers reminded of new vet attestation rule at end of year
The sheep sector is stepping up efforts to help inform farmers of the requirement to obtain a signed declaration to allow the future sale of animals…
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Five-point plant to improve harvest safety on farms
Farms and estates are being encouraged by Strutt & Parker to implement a simple five-point plan to help make this year’s harvest safer. Harvest is a…
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Performance recording accelerating genetic progress and output in Welsh hill flock
Performance recording is accelerating genetic progress and output in a Welsh hill flock, with gains being made at the top end filtering through the…
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Japanese importers visit UK to enhance red meat opportunities
Japanese importers and buyers have visited the UK to explore further opportunities to enhance trade in beef, lamb and pork. This week, red meat…
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Defra's pledge to end live exports effectively scrapped as bill dropped
The government's pledge to end live exports – which was a key part of its Action Plan for Animal Welfare – has been effectively scrapped. Farming…
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Defra announces payment uplift for upland farms under ELM schemes
Defra has announced a payment uplift for upland farms under the UK's new Environment Land Management (ELM) schemes following months of industry…
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