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UK beef production increases 10% in October
The UK produced 81,700 tonnes of beef and veal in October, up 10% from both the previous month and the same month a year ago. Within this total…
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Tree grower purchases 200 acres of farmland for woodland
Tree grower Hillier Nurseries has completed the £4m purchase of a 200-acre Hampshire farm, land which was previously used for livestock production…
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Seventh round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens
A seventh round of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund (CSSF) is now open following NFU lobbying. The CSSF application window opened on 7…
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Farmer concern after major NI hospital removes emergency surgery
The temporary removal of emergency general surgery from South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is 'extremely concerning' for Northern Irish farmers and…
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Fairburn's 'bed and breakfast' scheme launched to help crisis-hit egg sector
Fairburn’s Eggs has launched an industry-first 'bed and breakfast' scheme to provide egg producers financial aid as the sector battles a triple…
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Farmers supply 120 lambs to project aiming to enhance Welsh Lamb
Two farmers have supplied a total of 120 lambs to an industry-led project which aims to enhance the quality and consistency of Welsh lamb. The Welsh…
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NFU calls for urgent clarity on future of seasonal workers scheme
Growers are being urged to sign an NFU letter to the immigration minister highlighting concerns over visas for seasonal farm workers. The letter…
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Defra delays controversial on-farm vet rule for exports
The government has agreed to delay a controversial new rule requiring farmers to provide a vet-signed attestation if they want to export to the EU…
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Farmers' views on Landscape Recovery Pilot Scheme sought
The views of farmers in England who have chosen not to take part in the government’s Landscape Recovery Pilot Scheme are being sought by researchers…
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Farming groups give backing to UK deforestation-free soy pledge
A coalition of British food and farming groups representing 60% of UK soy consumption have announced new plans to move to deforestation-free soy. The…
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