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Scottish sheep sector 'concerned' amid lynx reintroduction talks
The Scottish government must do more to protect the sheep sector following further discussion to reintroduce lynx to the countryside, industry…
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Flocks needed to join Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme
New flocks are needed to join the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme, specifically Welsh hill and upland breeds, as well as pedigree flocks of Bluefaced…
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Sausage producer Heck to discontinue most of its vegan products
Sausage producer Heck has confirmed it will cut down on its range of vegan products due to a lack of consumer interest. The company, based in…
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New Food Standards Scotland board elected in food safety drive
Food Standards Scotland has appointed four new board members to help drive the organisation’s work in protecting consumers from food safety risks…
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Police charge six men after suspected agri thefts worth nearly £1m
Police have charged six men as part of an investigation into a suspected rural theft and burglary conspiracy worth nearly a million pounds. Large…
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Input cost inflation easing but remains historically high
The rate of agricultural inflation has eased since peaking in the autumn, but pressure on farmers' margins still remains as price inflation sits at…
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Farmers told to prepare as 2022 storms saw £92m damage
Rural communities are being encouraged to become more storm resilient after the cost of Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin exceeded £92m, NFU Mutual…
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Small Robot Company's lead investor pulls funding
Small Robot Company has announced its lead investor has pulled its funding, leaving the agri-tech firm unable to continue operations. The company has…
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New data reveals lamb and beef carcases broadly matched 2021
New data reveals lamb and beef carcases broadly matched year-on-year numbers, reaching processor target grades despite challenging impacts. A…
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Potato imaging project completes final pre-season trials
Ground sensing technology TuberScan is entering its final phase of testing following the start of this year’s weather-delayed potato growing season…
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