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Council meat ban branded 'slap in the face' for farmers

28 Mar 2023by Jane Thynne

A council’s decision to ban all meat and dairy products from its meetings menu has been branded a ‘slap in the face’ for local farmers by food and rural groups.

Government inaction on sheep worrying undermining animal welfare gains

27 Mar 2023

Farming industry welcomes Humza Yousaf as leader of Scottish National party

27 Mar 2023

Mairi Gougeon announces funding for small-scale producers

27 Mar 2023by Hannah Morgan

GLOBAL: Vast US retail scene offers UK farming export opportunities

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Defra confirms commitment to CROW cut-off

27 Mar 2023by Jane Thynne

Rethink on inheritance tax could kick start ELM take-up

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Charolais takes top honours at Thainstone's YFC show and sale

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Potatoes trials show promise in replacing insecticides

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NI deal given first approval by MPs

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Concerns for the future for Westray farmers

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Beef prices buck a drop in demand

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New variety of blackcurrant bred to withstand warmer winters

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Focus on quality helps sell British food

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