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Defra criticised for allowing APHA's animal health site to 'deteriorate'
The government has been criticised for allowing facilities at the UK's primary site for managing threats from animal diseases to 'deteriorate'. The…
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Harper Adams climbs the ranks in 2023 Complete University Guide
Harper Adams University has climbed the ranks in the UK’s Complete University Guide 2023, while keeping its position as the UK’s best modern…
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'Britain needs food grown in Britain', Jeremy Clarkson says
Jeremy Clarkson has said that "Britain needs food grown in Britain" in a series of tweets calling on the government to prioritise food and farming…
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Campaigners call for live exports ban after death of 15,000 sheep
Campaigners are renewing their calls for an end to UK live exports after 15,000 sheep died in the Red Sea last week. Reports show that on 11 June…
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New data provides stark evidence of UK pig sector's contraction
New data has provided stark evidence of how the UK pig sector's contraction will soon start to affect supplies going forward, as producers continue…
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Planning reforms to ease rules on farm building conversions
Major reforms to the planning system have been announced that will ease restrictions on the conversion of disused farm buildings into residential…
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RSPCA warns new food strategy does not go far enough for animal welfare
The government’s new food strategy does not go far enough for animal welfare or tackling climate change, the RSPCA has warned. The government’s…
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UK told to follow non-intensive 'Welsh way' of farming
Securing the future of non-intensive sustainable agriculture in the UK is a key part of the answer to current debates in food policy, farmers in…
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Scotland will not follow England and change GM rules, minister says
The Scottish government has signalled it will not change Scotland's GM regulatory regime after Westminster introduced a bill shifting policy on gene…
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Further decrease in Scottish agriculture emissions, figures show
There has been a further decrease in Scottish agriculture emissions, the latest government figures show, with reductions seen in all three types of…
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