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Dairy farmers urged to question survival of business
Arla is the latest milk buyer to drop its prices. Price cuts continue to ‘decimate’ farms The National Farmers Union...
Scotland follows England’s lead on PED
From 2 March 2016, any suspected case of infection must be reported to Quality Meat Scotland. Tougher new rules come...
TB eradication ‘could take at least 50 years’
In 2013, the government launched a strategy to rid England of bTB within 25 years. Government target ‘grossly underestimated’, says...
Low pig prices lead to farm closure
Prices for pigs have fallen to their lowest level for eight years. Midland Pig Producers enter into staff consultations Low...
Payment for farmers who prevent flooding
Farmers in areas prone to flash floods could be paid to convert pastureland to woodland. EU grants to be used...
UK farmers warned about bluetongue outbreaks
"There is quite strong evidence that with the outbreak in France – and the potential weather situation – it could...
Pig swill ban: poll looks at farmers’ views
Illegal feeding of uncooked food waste to pigs was blamed for the devastating foot-and-mouth outbreak in 2001. Survey follows recent...
Pig farmers urged to speak to their banks
Most pig keepers will be operating in the red for some or all of this year. Farmgate prices fall to...
Transition cow management
Transition is a moment of change; managing this change is hugely important for a successful and healthy lactation in dairy...
Tick borne disease in sheep – a changing landscape
Tick borne disease is reported to have risen over recent years. Why is this and what can be done? ...