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High-path bird flu confirmed on Devon poultry farm
A new case of highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in commercial poultry on a Devon farm, with all affected by the disease to be culled…
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Study asks farmers to check for 'middens' when monitoring soil
Farmers are being asked to check for middens – tennis ball-sized plugs constructed by earthworms – when monitoring their soil. New research led by…
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NI farmers offered fluke detection study visit to Isle of Islay farms
Northern Irish sheep farmers are being given the chance to travel to Isle of Islay in Scotland to learn about on-farm trial work looking at fluke…
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NFU criticises 'last minute' legislation giving beavers legal protection
The NFU has criticised the government for setting out 'no clear management plan' for farmers after announcing 'last minute' legislation which gives…
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Pembrokeshire farmer awarded Woman Farmer of Year title
A poultry, beef and sheep farmer from Pembrokeshire has been announced as this year's Woman Farmer of the Year at the Royal Welsh Show. The NFU Cymru…
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Suboptimal vaccination practice in UK sheep, survey finds
New research has revealed the large extent of suboptimal vaccination practice in the UK sheep industry and the impact of the lack of awareness of…
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Farm Safety Week: Farmers told to download 'what3words'
This Farm Safety Week, farmers are being encouraged to download the app 'what3words' onto their mobile devices in case of an emergency. The app has…
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Experts say vaccinate against enzootic abortion before tupping
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their ewes against enzootic abortion before tupping to help prevent unnecessary lamb losses, estimated to cost…
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Over 300,000 children take part in farm education fortnight
More than 300,000 young people across the UK were involved in a fortnight worth of British farming and food production education. Farming Fortnight…
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Prince Charles praises 'remarkable' 10 years of farmer-led research
Prince Charles has praised research group Innovative Farmers as 'remarkable' as the network celebrates 10 years since it formed. Hosted by Trefranck…
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