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Soft fruit harvest comes under heat following extreme weather
Berry growers across the country have reported on a challenging harvest season due to the UK's recent record-breaking temperatures. Growers were…
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Hybrid genetics is the future of UK beef, legendary US rancher says
Legendary US rancher Lee Leachman has said Stabiliser cattle should become the standard suckler cow in the UK to help farmers with future challenges…
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First calf scour vaccine with prevention claim launched
The first calf scour vaccine in the market with a prevention claim has launched today by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. The German multinational…
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Man issued Criminal Behaviour Order for poaching in Yorkshire first
A man has become the first offender in North Yorkshire to be given a Criminal Behaviour Order for poaching offences after being found guilty. Ryan…
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M&S becomes first retailer to sell only slower-reared fresh chicken
Marks and Spencer has committed to selling only 100% slow-reared fresh chicken, becoming the first retailer to do so. The roll out of the 'Oakham…
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Maelor Foods submits application to expand poultry production
One of the UK’s most advanced poultry processors has submitted a new application to increase production further at its Wrexham site. Maelor Foods has…
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'Regular crop failures' if livestock farms convert to arable, study warns
Converting farms from livestock to arable would lead to regular crop failures, according to analysis of one the UK’s largest beef and sheep rearing…
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Pollination key for fruitful oilseed rape crop, study says
When oilseed rape experiences a lack of pollination it allocates more resources to plant growth and flowering – producing less robust plants – new…
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Young sheep farmers sought to explore wool processing stages
Young sheep farmers wanting to learn more about what happens to their flock’s fleeces once they leave the farm gates are being invited to join a tour…
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Memorial service to celebrate life of Caroline Drummond MBE
A memorial service for the late Caroline Drummond MBE, who was an advocate for agricultural education and sustainable farming, will commence on 27…
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