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Oxfordshire farmer pleads guilty to 13 animal welfare charges
An Oxfordshire sheep farmer has pleaded guilty to thirteen offences, including leaving dead animals to rot. Jonathon Simpson, 38, who trades as Jon’s…
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AHDB's campaign 'Love BBQ' returns for this summer
AHDB’s ‘Love BBQ’ campaign is back this summer to encourage the public to buy British-produced meat during the warmer weather. From 1 May to 4 June…
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New study seeks to address issue of heat stress in cows
A new research project aims to address the problem of dairy cow heat stress to ensure sustainable milk production and improve cow welfare amid…
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Average cost of farming inputs falls for first time in three years
The average cost of farming inputs has decreased for the first time in over three years, falling by over 2.5% in the six months to the end of March…
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Reminder on Catchment Sensitive Farming approval requests for CSS
Farmers applying for capital grants under the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) which require approval from a Catchment Sensitive Farming…
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Scientists issue upland flood warning unless liming practices are kept
Scientists have warned that flooding could worsen unless liming practices on uplands are maintained, and agri-environment support could help mitigate…
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Access to AHDB's Real Welfare pig producer reports to end in May
Access to the AHDB's Real Welfare pig producer reports will discontinue from 19 April, the levy board has confirmed. Following the Shape the Future…
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UK pig prices continue to rise to new record as supplies remain tight
The UK pig price has continued to rise to a new record high as supplies remain tight, but prices in Europe have started to stall. The EU-spec SPP…
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Police warn public as loose dogs kill 24 sheep in Kent
Loose dogs have killed 24 sheep on farmland near Canterbury, Kent, with the police calling the attack 'very distressing' for the farmer. The public's…
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Welsh government delays 170kg/ha nitrogen limit to October
The Welsh government has confirmed it will delay the roll out of its 170kg per hectare annual holding nitrogen limit rule, to 31 October 2023. A new…
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