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Irish minister calls for EU action on milk prices

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...

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Morrisons launches 'Milk for Farmers'

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...

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No such thing as 'teacup' pigs, stresses charity

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...

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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'...

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RUMA revise cattle antimicrobial guidelines

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...

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Farmers clear supermarket shelves of milk

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...

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