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First Milk announces fall in profits but increased turnover
First Milk has seen profits fall but a rise in turnover following a challenging year, the co-operative has said in its annual report. Operating…
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Government must strengthen border controls amid ASF risk, NFUS says
The UK's heightened African swine fever risk must be matched by the government strengthening border controls, NFU Scotland warns. The union has…
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Farm Safety Week: Too hot to harvest?
As the 10th annual Farm Safety Week campaign gets underway, the charity behind it has issued a warning that soaring temperatures may add even more…
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BPS advance payments now being issued to farmers
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) advance payments are now being issued to farmers and will reach bank accounts in the coming weeks, the Rural Payments…
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NatWest confirms £1.25 billion lending package for farmers
NatWest has confirmed an additional £1.25 billion lending package for the farming industry as it currently faces unprecedented cost pressures. The…
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Call for farm payments to be brought forward in Wales
Farmers in Wales are being left to wait months for payments while they have been brought forward in England, Welsh Tories have said. The Basic…
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Royal Welsh: Campaigners warn of mass tree-planting projects on farms
Rural campaigners have gathered at the Royal Welsh Show in a bid to put a stop to mass tree-planting projects on Welsh farmland. They have told the…
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Five US importers to arrive in UK on lamb trade visit
Five of America’s most respected red meat importers will soon arrive in the UK on a five-day mission to explore opportunities for lamb, ahead of the…
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Sheep sector criticises Toby Carvery for removing lamb off menu
Restaurant chain Toby Carvery has announced it will stop serving lamb on Sundays, with the sheep sector calling the decision a 'huge disappointment'…
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Red meat sector to promote Welsh Lamb during World Cup
The red meat sector will use the FIFA World Cup to drive sales of Welsh Lamb in two key markets, Qatar and the United States. The high profile event…
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