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Two NI farmers sentenced after cattle identification inspections
Two Northern Irish farmers have been given substantial fines after being convicted on separate charges following cattle identification inspections…
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New Defra plans offer support for farmers to boost water supply
New Defra plans have outlined further support for farmers to improve water supply, quality and management systems, but the NFU says more work is…
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Prices of food rise at fastest rate in 45 years, ONS says
The prices of food rose at the fastest rate in more than 45 years in the 12 months to February 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says…
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Great British Beef Week returns next weekend on St George’s Day
Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns next weekend on St George’s Day, with the 'naturally delicious' meat to be reinvented with infusions from…
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Retired farmer remains focused on dream of raising £250k for charities
Retired dairy farmer Emyr Wigley has not given up on his dream of raising £250,000 for two charities in memory of his late wife, Evelyn. Last month…
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Wet March and April showers 'likely to impact' potato herbicide plans
Potato growers are facing a different proposition when it comes to weed control this spring following delayed planting of much of the UK’s maincrop…
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Record pig prices driven by tight supply, analysts say
Record pig prices are being driven by tight supply, analysts say, with the latest GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) reaching a new high of 216.7p/kg…
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Much of England and Wales at high nematodirus risk, experts warn
Much of England, Wales and lower lying ground in Scotland and Northern Ireland are now at a high risk of nematodirus, animal health experts warn…
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Emmerdale actor opens up farm for families with sick child in hospital
Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has opened up his 120-acre Peak District farm for families who’ve had a sick child in hospital. The soap…
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GB prime cattle prices continued to exceed historic levels in March
GB prime cattle prices continued to exceed historic levels in March, with the all-prime deadweight average measure moving up to an average of…
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