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The UK sheep flock decreased by 785,800 head to 31 million – the smallest size recorded for 13 years – recently published government figures…
Smallest UK sheep flock size recorded for 13 years Read MoreNFU Sugar has raised concerns over plans to introduce a ban on neonicotinoids which have previously been granted for use under emergency aut…
NFU Sugar raises concerns over Defra's complete neonic ban Read MoreThe public are being urged to be mindful of the distress and potential danger caused to livestock and horses by new year firework displays. …
Livestock welfare in focus as firework plea issued ahead of new year Read MoreThe NFU has called the farm inheritance tax changes an ‘indiscriminate revenue-raising measure’ after the prime minister offered his rationa…
NFU criticises Sir Keir's comments on rationale for 'family farm tax' Read MoreA new £15m government fund has opened to strengthen the links between farms and charities to help solve the problem of farm food waste. T…
New £15m fund to strengthen link between farms and food charities Read MoreA new UK-wide day of action will take place on 25 January as part of the farming industry’s next steps in stopping the government’s inherita…
UK-wide day of action against farm tax to take place on 25 January Read MoreFarm leaders have criticised the government’s move to ditch the 2031 cut-off date for adding unrecorded rights of way to the ‘definitive map…
Farm leaders slam scrapping of deadline to record rights of way Read MoreHighly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed on two farms in Norfolk, just days after the government announced a mandatory housing order fo…
Poultry farmers in Norfolk see fresh spate of bird flu cases Read MoreTrials have revealed how the application of silicon biostimulants can have a positive effect on potato yields and improve the crop’s natural…
Biostimulants boost blight threatened potatoes, trials conclude Read MoreA Court of Appeal judgment has overturned a High Court ruling that APHA had misinterpreted legislation underpinning its bird flu compensatio…
Bird flu compensation case appeal 'incredibly disappointing' for farmers Read More