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Electrical safety events to begin ahead of busy harvest season
A series of electrical safety events will commence in the East of England as the busy harvest period nears when combines, tractors and telehandlers…
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Scottish estate managers urge public to be vigilant about ticks
Gamekeepers are reminding the public to be vigilant when it comes to ticks as a bite can spread the serious Lyme disease illness. Estate managers who…
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Tesco to remain 100% British on all shell eggs as new contracts unveiled
Tesco will continue to stock 100% British shell eggs after announcing new five-year contracts for egg suppliers as input costs continue to increase…
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GB milk production passes spring peak, AHDB figures show
There was a downturn in GB daily milk deliveries in the week ending 14 May, which suggests the spring peak has passed. According to the latest data…
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Defra rolls out new licence for vaccinating badgers
A new simplified licence for vaccinating badgers has been rolled out today as part of the government's plans to eradicate bovine TB in England. The…
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Farmers told to take advantage of upcoming slurry grants
Farmers are being told to take advantage of upcoming grants designed to help them improve slurry management as regulation grows ever tighter to…
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Farm project started in lockdown turns into successful PYO venture
A horticulture project started in lockdown has now blossomed into a successful pick-your-own (PYO) venture for one small family farm. What started as…
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UK and Vietnam look to strengthen trade in agriculture
The UK and Vietnam have held their first trade meeting in three years in a bid to increase cooperation across several sectors, including agriculture…
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Minister taken to task for 'litany of errors' in NVZ evidence session
Wales' Rural Affairs Minister has been accused of 'not being on top of her brief' after she made a 'litany of errors' in a session on NVZ…
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Gene-editing bill 'a serious setback' for animal welfare, RSPCA warns
The RSPCA has expressed serious welfare and ethical concerns following the introduction of a new bill which will shift the UK's policy on gene edited…
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