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Two poultry workers in England test positive for bird flu
Avian influenza has been confirmed in two poultry workers after they came into contact with infected birds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has…
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Government pledges to review supply chain fairness in egg sector
The government has pledged to review supply chain fairness in the egg sector, with industry leaders welcoming the development. A review will be…
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Watchdog ramps up investigation into retailers' heightened food prices
The UK's competitions watchdog has announced it will ramp up its investigation into heightened food prices in supermarkets and retailers. As cost of…
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Five performance recorded rams up for grabs for young sheep farmers
Young sheep farmers have the chance to progress their flocks as a new competition has launched offering five performance recorded Romney rams. The…
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Collisions involving farm vehicles '50% more likely' during harvest
Rural road users are being urged to take extra care over the coming months as farmers begin the harvest season and agricultural traffic increases…
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Union warns of more cuts to milk prices amid 'extremely difficult' time
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has been notified that further cuts to milk prices will occur, with it warning of an "extremely difficult" time for…
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Natural England and APHA workers strike over pay dispute
Natural England and APHA workers are striking in a dispute over pay, job losses and redundancy terms, following previous action in March. In addition…
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2-year-old child dies after tractor incident on Devon farm
A 2-year-old child has died after being hit by a tractor on a farm in Devon, police have confirmed. Devon and Cornwall Police were called to a farm…
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Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water 'batteries'
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project. With…
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Government unveils raft of pledges to boost UK farming amid food summit
The government has pledged to commit to farmers' interests in future trade deals, as well as boost UK fruit and vegetable production, as part of a…
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