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'Look out! Look up!': Adam Henson fronts new electricity safety videos
Celebrity farmer Adam Henson has fronted a new series of safety videos which aim to prevent electrical incidents from happening on farmland. The TV…
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Trade deemed decent at CCM Skipton NEMSA ewe lambs opener
An overall selling average of £123 for 4,898 head was recorded at the big opening North of England Mule gimmer lamb show and sale at Skipton Auction…
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Rural families in fuel poverty risk becoming 'forgotten victims'
Families living in fuel poverty in rural areas are set to be left £450 poorer than urban ones by October’s energy price rise, new research warns. The…
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New data highlights scale of pig sector's contraction
New data has highlighted the scale of the pig sector's contraction, with the breeding pig herd declining by 18 percent in the space of just one year…
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Former Chief Whip Mark Spencer appointed Defra farming minister
Former Chief Whip Mark Spencer has been appointed Defra Minister of State, replacing Victoria Prentis who was in the role for over two years. The MP…
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Two respected sheep sector awards now open for nominations
Two respected awards recognising the contribution of those working in the UK sheep sector are now open for nominations. The NSA George Hedley…
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Co Antrim farmer ordered to pay out nearly £3,000 after fish kill
A Co Antrim farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £3,000 after causing water pollution which killed over 1,400 fish. Mark Patterson, 50, from…
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Meadow Foods raises October milk price by 1p per litre
Meadow Foods will be increasing its milk price by 1p per litre from 1 October 2022 as producers face 'considerable cost of production difficulties'…
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Marginal rise in cattle population but breeding herd falls
There has been a marginal rise in England's cattle population, but the breeding herd still in decline, Defra figures show. The number of cattle in…
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Campaign returns to help protect attitudes of British meat and dairy
A campaign returns this week to help protect the public's long term attitudes to British meat and dairy, by highlighting they can be included as part…
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