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New report highlights benefits of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund
A report has been released on the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund, highlighting its social benefits to farming communities and local environments,…
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Ornamentals sector at risk as government rules out financial support
Businesses in the UK ornamentals sector, worth more than £24 billion to the UK economy, face an uncertain future after…
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Number of farm fatalities falls, but farming still has poorest safety record
The number of people killed in accidents on farms showed a welcome drop last year, but the industry still has…
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Public support for British farmers hits record high
British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed…
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Dairy margins increase almost 25% in 10 years
Margins over purchased feed for conventional dairy herds have increased by 24.1% in the past 10 years, to £1,704/cow, according…
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BVA raise concerns over lack of vets in Trade and Agricultural Commission
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss to raise concerns over the balance of…
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Butchers’ shops sales boosted by local support under lockdown
During the first 12 weeks of lockdown, British shoppers spent an extra £45m at butchers’ shops than in the same…
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NFU responds to Chancellor’s Summer statement
NFU President Minette Batters said: “It remains clear that the entire nation and economy will be facing a long recovery…
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RSPCA and SAMW welcome Aldi’s commitment not to sell chlorinated chicken, call for other retailers to follow
The RSPCA and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) both welcomed Aldi’s announcement that the supermarket would not sell chlorine…
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Phased return of physical Red Tractor inspections to begin next week
Red Tractor will begin a phased return to physical inspections next week, following the switch to remote inspections in March.…