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End of energy support to create 'acute challenge' for poultry sector
The closing of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme at the end of March will create an 'acute challenge' for the poultry and horticulture sectors, farms…
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Importance of UK soil health to be anaylsed by EFRA Committee
MPs have launched an inquiry on the state of UK soil health, which will allow key recommendations to be made to the government. The soil health…
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Five people arrested following high value agri thefts in Wales
Five people have been arrested in England following a police operation targeting high value agricultural machinery and quad bike thefts in Wales…
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Welsh lamb sector to launch major drive to tap into US market
The Welsh lamb sector is set to work together to launch a major drive to tap into the all important American export market. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat…
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AHDB's Pig Health Scheme to end in May
AHDB's Pig Health Scheme (PHS) will come to an end in May as the organisation anticipates a reduction in the pork levy income. The pig sector scheme…
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England loses one-fifth of breeding pig herd amid financial losses
England has lost one-fifth of its female breeding pig herd following two years of heavy financial losses, according to new figures by Defra. The…
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Thousands join NFU campaign calling for better UK food security
More than 35,000 people have signed up to the NFU's food security campaign as supermarket shelves lie empty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The…
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Beef farmer stars in A-Plan Rural Insurance's Rural Community blog
A-Plan Rural Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing…
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Leading mozzarella maker Glanbia Cheese to be bought for €160m
Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe, is to be bought by US giant Leprino Foods later this year. Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods have…
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Sugar growers able to use neonics after virus yellows threshold passed
Independent modelling has predicted a virus yellows incidence of over 63 percent, triggering Defra's emergency authorisation of Syngenta’s Cruiser…
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