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More trust in farmers after Open Farm Sunday 2022, survey says
The vast majority of visitors to last year's Open Farm Sunday (OFS) event said they now have more trust in British farming, according to a survey…
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Farmers living on HS2 route 'dismayed' at fresh uncertainty
Reports that the HS2 train line may not go all the way to London Euston have 'thrown into sharp focus' what farmers living on the route have had to…
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Pig prices rise again as producers see 'better' financial position
Pig prices have increased again to a new record high, with beleaguered producers now seeing a 'better' financial position. Amid clear signs of…
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Task force formed to probe 2 Sisters' poultry factory closure
The Welsh government has confirmed an inquiry into the planned closure of 2 Sisters' Llangefni-based poultry factory. It was announced on Wednesday…
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UK dairy sector losing ground on productivity, data shows
Productivity on UK dairy farms have fallen over the last decade, while other major dairy producing countries have seen stable or increasing…
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Largest ever UK study launched into passive transfer in dairy herds
Researchers are seeking to enrol veterinary practices as they begin a study to determine and benchmark individual and herd-level passive transfer…
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Newly established Food and Drink Export Council hosts first meeting
The new Food and Drink Export Council has held its first meeting as the sector looks to increase British food exports by 30% by 2030. Following…
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Tesco to spearhead largest ever roll-out of low-carbon fertiliser
Tesco has announced it will partner with five of its largest field veg suppliers to launch the UK’s biggest ever commercial roll-out of low-carbon…
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Jersey cattle did not die from notifiable disease, island govt says
The deaths of more than 100 dairy cows at a Jersey farm were not caused by notifiable diseases, according to the island's government. The cattle at…
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Wage increases confirmed for Northern Irish agricultural workers
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced increases to the wage rates for agricultural workers. Following a meeting on 20…
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