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Farming and environment groups meet to discuss drought
The Water for Food Group of farming organisations met with environmental groups and government agencies on 14 August as part…
Health & Welfare
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British Lion eggs welcome compensation news
The British Egg Industry Council has welcomed the news that the victims of a salmonella outbreak in the UK linked…
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New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia
A new guide sets out the steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions and help improve…
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Defra updates welfare code for laying hens and pullets
Defra has published an updated version of its welfare code for laying hens and pullets as part of a programme…
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Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased
Animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes will face up to five years in jail after draft legislation set…
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Significant Brexit-based staff loss prompts EMA scale back
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is to temporarily scale back and suspend certain activities ahead of its Brexit-based relocation to…
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Analysis: Another fipronil scare on the Continent causes consternation among UK producers
Fipronil has once again been implicated in an egg contamination scare originating in the Netherlands, less than a year after…
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Dedicated rural policing needed to curb crime in the countryside
Stark new rural crime figures reveal the urgent need for a dedicated rural police team in each police force and…
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New BVA infographic helps shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced an infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven UK farm assurance schemes to help…
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New Dutch egg safety report shows need for higher standards
Producers of British Lion eggs are calling on the EU to raise egg safety standards across Europe in light of…