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Swiss reject proposal to outlaw intensive livestock farms
Voters in Switzerland have voted to reject proposals which sought to end intensive livestock farming practices in the Alpine country. Provisional…
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Rural visa pilot proposed to help Scottish workforce shortage
A labour scheme modelled on Canada's system has been proposed by the Scottish government to help farm and rural workforce shortages. This proposal…
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Scottish farmers in 'information vacuum' over future support
The Scottish government has been criticised for leaving farmers and crofters in an 'information vacuum' over future support options. Discussions on…
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Bluefaced Leicester shearling sells for record 26,000 guineas at NSA sale
A strong sale of quality tups at the NSA Wales & Border Main Sale saw a Bluefaced Leicester shearling sell for a record 26,000 guineas just minutes…
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Thieves target farm pick-ups as second-hand vehicle values soar
Rural thieves are targeting farm pick-up trucks with more than twice as many of the workhorses being stolen each month than in 2021, worrying new…
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Locate in Kent to highlight opportunities to invest in fruit sector
Food producers and growers in Kent are being invited to join a free tour showcasing the numerous opportunities available in the county. The Future of…
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English schools lagging behind Wales with uptake in milk schemes
Schools in England have been encouraged to restart their free and subsidised milk schemes, as new research shows it is lagging behind Wales in…
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Southern Edge Area farmers asked to collect badger carcasses for study
Farmers and landowners in the Southern Edge Area are being asked to collect badger carcasses to help a bovine TB research project. APHA and the…
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Bird flu: EU to remove 16 week free range egg marketing limit
There will be no 16 week limit to the marketing of free range eggs during a housing order in the EU, according to proposals tabled by the European…
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Arla's October milk rise impacted by weaker pound
Dairy co-operative Arla has announced a milk price increase for October but it will be impacted by poor currency exchange rates. There will be a rise…
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