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Five arrests made after rural residents tell police about suspected poaching
Five men have been arrested after rural residents called the police about suspected poaching crimes occurring on North Yorkshire farmland. North…
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Pig sector raises ASF concerns after MPs slam Defra's 'outdated' IT systems
The pig sector has described a report by MPs calling for an overhaul of Defra's outdated IT systems as 'concerning' given the risk of African swine…
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Agricultural society launches this year's £1,000 student bursary
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has announced a £1,000 bursary which is open to all qualifying students studying agriculture and related subjects…
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Throughput figures indicate more farmers using live sales ring
New throughput figures have indicated that more farmers are favouring the live sales ring over other market outlets. Over 11 million animals passed…
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Buyers sought for UK hydroponic salad grower in administration
Buyers are being sought for a UK-based hydroponic salad grower which entered administration in April. Steve Baluchi and Philip Armstrong of…
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Growers' alliance exits government roundtable ahead of food summit
An alliance of growers' groups has announced its resignation from a government industry roundtable, citing "disappointment" at its decision not to…
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Royal Highland Show invites ag-tech firms to showcase new kits
Agri-tech firms launching innovative machinery and technology are being sought after to demonstrate their new kits at the Royal Highland Show…
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Portable chambers to measure sheep methane introduced on UK farm
High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time. New Zealand-designed Portable…
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CPTPP: Initial benefits to UK farming industry 'limited', AHDB says
The UK's accession to a trade pact which includes several countries in Asia and the Pacific will bring 'limited' benefits to British farmers, a new…
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Dairy sector calls for better access to foreign workers amid labour crisis
The UK dairy sector has called for better access to foreign workers in order to help soothe the labour crisis in the short term. The ask was made…
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