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Environmental schemes won't replace BPS income, warn experts
The UK's new environmental schemes will not replace Basic Payment (BPS) income, the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has warned…
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Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year
The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show. It brings the…
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EFRA Committee airs concern on UK fertiliser supply and costs
MPs who sit on a parliamentary committee have expressed concerns about the supply and high price of fertiliser in the UK. The Environment Food and…
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Scottish growers form new seed potato co-operative
A group of nine Scottish seed potato growers have formed a new organisation to support the sector as it remains locked out of the EU market. The new…
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Farmer sought to steer direction of land-based education charity
A call has gone out for a farmer to come forward to help steer the direction of one of the UK’s leading land-based educational charity. The Ernest…
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Tougher hare coursing measures to roll out before upcoming 'season'
Rural campaigners have welcomed plans for the government to introduce anti-poaching and hare coursing measures before the start of this year’s…
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Study into new control methods seeks farmers with a pest problem
Researchers are asking farmers and growers with a wireworm problem to get in touch to help them develop new control methods. Wireworms, or click…
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Post-Brexit free trade deals 'risks' UK farming, peers warn
The Australia trade deal risks setting a precedent for talks with other large agricultural powerhouses, peers warn in a new report looking at the…
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International sheep farmers learn more about UK organic practices
Fourteen international sheep producers from Turkey, Spain and Italy were recently in the UK to learn more about organic farming practices. Sharing…
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Feeding live yeast can help alleviate heat stress impact in pigs
Feeding a live yeast can help alleviate the impact of heat stress in pigs, Lallemand Animal Nutrition says as temperature continue to stay above…
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