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Heat stress warning for autumn-born calves
Dairy farmers are being urged to review support for pregnant cows this summer, amid warnings that heat stress could affect the health and performance…
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Gene-edited food labelling row returns after court ruling
A High Court ruling has raised major questions over England’s gene-editing rules after finding ministers failed to properly assess the impact of…
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Over 1,200 farmers take part in 2026 Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers and land managers are continuing to play a vital role in supporting farmland birds, according to the latest Big Farmland Bird Count results…
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Farm animal vets at risk from fee reforms, MPs warn
MPs have warned that efforts to reduce veterinary fees must not come at the expense of rural and farm-animal practices. A new report by the…
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UK urged to match EU rules on antibiotic-fed livestock
Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban imports of meat, dairy and eggs produced using antibiotics as growth promoters, warning that British…
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Farmers told to stop waiting for Defra rescue
Farmers must stop looking to government for rescue and take greater control of their own business future, a leading rural adviser has warned. Jeremy…
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Defra lifts bird flu restrictions after risk downgrade
Avian Influenza Prevention Zones across Great Britain have been lifted after the risk of bird flu in poultry and wild birds was downgraded. The…
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Brown eggs to be cut in Sainsbury’s sustainability push
Sainsbury’s is set to reduce sales of brown eggs as it moves towards white eggs across its own-brand ranges in a sustainability push. The supermarket…
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Royal Three Counties Show set for bumper return
More than 8,000 livestock and horses will take centre stage at this year’s Royal Three Counties Show as the event returns to Malvern from 12-14 June…
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NFU campaign puts British chicken in spotlight
The NFU’s first Love British Chicken campaign reached more than one million people as the union sought to highlight the value of British poultry amid…
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