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Over 100 dairy cows at Jersey farm die of unknown causes
More than 100 dairy cows at a Jersey farm have fallen ill and died since Thursday, according to the island's government. Samples taken from the feed…
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Calls for UK pig farmers to have access to alternative feed 'PAP'
UK pig producers should be given the same opportunity as their EU counterparts to use Processed Animal Protein (PAP) as a sustainable feed…
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Farmers urge action as cost of bovine TB 'soaring' in NI
The cost of bovine TB is 'soaring' in Northern Ireland, with farmers in the province 'eager' to adopt a different strategy to combat the disease. The…
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Toolkit launched to spread positivity about British red meat
A toolkit which aims to support the farming industry to celebrate positive messages about red meat has been unveiled today. The pack has been…
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New project seeks to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
The Welsh government has launched a new project aiming to eradicate sheep scab from farms across the country. Carmarthenshire college Coleg Sir Gar…
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Three reasons for farmers to invest in sprayer washdown areas
Farmers are being encouraged to install sprayer washdown areas to reduce the risk of pollution by pesticide spillages in farmyards. According to…
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Frozen pipes could cause thousands worth of damage, farmers told
Farmers have been told to be aware of signs of frozen pipes as thaw could cause thousands of pounds’ worth of damage. As forecasters predict an end…
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Economic downturn dims positive outlook for poultry, Rabobank says
Economic downturn and operational challenges have dimmed the positive outlook for poultry markets, according to Rabobank research. Demand remains…
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Cattle reintroduced to nature reserve set to boost beef quality
Cattle have been reintroduced to a 1,200-acre New Forest nature reserve to help graze and restore the site, in turn boosting the quality of beef. It…
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Defra sets out new legally binding environment targets
Legally binding targets to protect the environment have been set out by Defra, including increasing woodland cover to 16.5% of total land area in…
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