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Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs
Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming, saying it would harm food security and threaten farmers’ livelihoods. The Chancellor is reportedly considering a £100 million cut to funding for nature-friendly
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UK farming unions demand government clarity on new dairy contracts legislation
The UK farming unions have raised concerns with the government regarding possible changes to the new dairy contracts legislation. The unions have written to food security minister Daniel Zeichner, requesting clarification on the Fair Dealing Obligations
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General license for BTV-3 vaccine introduced in England amid rising bluetongue cases
A general licence is now available for the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine across all of England, as announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Livestock owners in England can use any approved BTV-3 vaccine
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New chair elected and awards presented at young farmer's AGM
A YOUNG farmers annual general meeting (AGM) took place earlier this month. Cornwall YFC members took part in the meeting on October 8, where new county officers were elected and prizes were given out. Thanks were given to retiring county
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Two South-West food manufacturers win at FDF Awards
Two South-West food manufacturers have won awards at the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Awards. The awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and talent in the UK's food and drink industry. Apetito, based in Trowbridge, and Wyke Farms, based