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Unhomogenised milk boom prompts Waitrose farm investment
Waitrose has installed new milk processing equipment at its Hampshire farm after production of unhomogenised milk rose by 74% in three years. The…
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Farm shops warned as rural crime hits nine in 10 retailers
Farm shops are being warned to review security after new NFU Mutual research found rural retailers are facing repeated crime, staff abuse and heavy…
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Brussels unveils £1.3bn package to protect harvests
European farmers could receive up to €1.5 billion (£1.3 billion) in support as Brussels moves to protect harvests from soaring fertiliser costs. The…
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Severn Trent opens 2026 farm grant scheme
Farmers in Severn Trent priority catchments can now apply for 2026 grant funding to improve soil, protect watercourses and reduce pollution risks…
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UK agri-tech firms to trial innovations on New Zealand farms
Two UK agri-tech firms will trial livestock data and mastitis diagnostic technologies on New Zealand farms as part of a push to take British…
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EU rules out CO2 pig stunning ban as UK weighs phase-out
The European Commission has signalled it will not ban high-concentration CO2 stunning for pigs, putting Brussels on a different path from Defra’s…
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Japan appetite for British red meat fuels export drive
British red meat exporters are targeting further growth in Japan as AHDB seeks to build on a £2 billion export trade and rising demand for premium…
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New Defra farming minister appointed after Eagle move
Stephen Morgan has taken over Defra’s food security and rural affairs brief at a time when farmers are seeking clearer direction on food production…
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Livestock gains drive UK farm income to £8.4bn
UK farm income rose by 20% to £8.4 billion in 2025, but Defra’s latest figures show livestock producers gained while arable growers remained under…
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Farming leaders recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Agricultural innovation, livestock leadership, food education and rural service have all been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. The…
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