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Producers still losing £18-£20 per pig, new estimates show
Farmers are losing £18-£20 per pig slaughtered as the sector continues to see increases in feed, energy and fuel prices. As a result, the full…
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Farmers help boost profile of rare Gloucester cattle breed
The rare Gloucester cattle breed has been given a much-needed boost following a display of the breed’s benefits at an on-farm event. The dual-purpose…
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Farming businesses reminded of ATED tax revaluation date
Strutt & Parker has called for a revised valuation for rural businesses liable for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), as house price growth…
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Policy uncertainty holding back investment in new farm tech
Future funding certainty is critical to UK livestock farmers as they consider increased investment in technologies that have the potential to improve…
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Dartmoor tenant farmers battle Natural England’s anti-grazing stance
A tenant farming family on Dartmoor is currently in a battle with Natural England, which is refusing to allow them to use their grazing rights on…
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UK red meat sector showcasing best of British at SIAL Paris
The UK red meat sector is currently showcasing the best of British in Paris at SIAL – one of the world’s most influential food fairs. Red meat…
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Ukraine conflict has hit Scottish farming sector hard, report warns
The conflict in Ukraine has hit the Scottish agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins within the latest edition…
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New Defra-funded project to develop automated pig welfare system
A new Defra-funded project is now underway to develop an automated service for farmers to provide 365-day surveillance of their pigs. The FarmSense…
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Young farmers' new campaign urges public to shop locally
Young farmers are encouraging the public to shop locally and to do more cooking from scratch in a bid to improve health, reduce food miles and…
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NFU Cymru issues new bovine TB policy recommendations
An NFU Cymru group of farmers has delivered recommendations to the Welsh government on improving bovine TB policy as the disease continues to impact…
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