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Irish minister calls for EU action on milk prices
Liz Truss acknowledged that dairy farmers in the north are facing a "unique and extreme set of circumstances". Liz Truss...

Morrisons launches ‘Milk for Farmers’
NFU president Meurig Raymond said the new milk brand is a "welcome first step". New brand offers farmers an extra...

No such thing as ‘teacup’ pigs, stresses charity
Websites listing pigs as ‘teacup’ or micro pigs are giving people a false impression. Pig-lovers duped by online sellers Pig-lovers...

Strong opposition to surveillance centre closure
Respondents felt that the retention of the facility was important 'insurance' for livestock health in the area. Vets 'not prepared'...

RUMA revise cattle antimicrobial guidelines
The new revisions stress the need to manage farms to reduce disease challenge and minimise antimicrobial use. Stress need to...

Farmers clear supermarket shelves of milk
Dairy farmers across the UK are clearing supermarket shelves of milk in protest over falling prices. Protests over falling milk...