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£300m Single Application funding opens for NI farmers from March
Northern Irish farm businesses are being encouraged to apply to the Single Application as early as possible, as these payments represent the main…
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Farmer dies and son seriously injured after Powys farm accident
A farmer has died and his son seriously injured after an on-farm accident in Powys, Wales, according to media reports. Iwan Evans and his son…
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UK consumer appetite for vegan products fell short in January
Despite record global sign up to Veganuary this year, UK consumer appetite for vegan products fell short this January with a decline in retail volume…
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Value of UK's red meat exports hits highest levels since records began
The value of the UK’s red meat exports has reached its highest levels since records began, worth a massive £1.7 billion last year, partially driven…
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Warning over wormers containing closantel following overdose reports
Sheep farmers are being urged to take care when using wormers and flukicides containing the active ingredient closantel following reports of…
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Growth in milk deliveries continues into January
Another rise in milk deliveries to processors was seen last month, a continuation of the growth trend seen since September 2022, according to the…
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Welsh government urges public to keep dogs on lead near sheep
Dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control at all times when near livestock amid a rise in attacks, the Welsh government has said. With…
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Animal feed mill workers ballot for strike action over pay
Nearly 150 animal feed mill workers are being balloted for strike action, which could cause significant disruption to the operations of manufacturer…
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Fines issued after engineering student, 17, crushed beneath tractor
Fines totalling £50,000 have been handed to agricultural businesses following the death of a 17-year-old student who was crushed while working…
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Green light to breed new grass varieties for 2040s and beyond
One of the UK's most prolific grass-breeding programmes will keep developing new varieties for the 2040s and beyond following a renewed agreement…
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