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UKHSA investigates E.coli outbreak from 'nationally distributed' food item
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) cases in the UK in...
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Rural Life
Mole Valley: Locals urged to stay clear as farm fire continues
Surrey Fire & Rescue Service is urging those living near Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood, in the Mole Valley district to...
Dairy
Müller acquires Yew Tree Dairy pending CMA approval
Müller has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced its acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, a family-owned dairy company based in Skelmersdale,...
Agri Politics
Rural MPs and MSPs must listen to their farmers - Scottish CA
The Scottish Countryside Alliance has called for rural MPs and MSPs to listen to the views of their constituents, including...
Pig/Poultry
Pig producers urged to take part in zinc oxide study
Pig producers are being urged to take part in scientific research into the impact of the removal of zinc oxide...
Agri-Business
Agriculture has a 'bright future' despite challenges - NFUS CEO
The chief executive of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS), John Davidson, has said he believes agriculture has an...
Environment
Potential impact of lynx reintroduction is 'wide and far reaching' - NSA
The potential impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the English/Scottish borders is ‘wide and far reaching’, the National Sheep...
N.Ireland
Suffolk shearling ewe impresses at Ballymoney Show
The sheep inter-breed championship at this year’s Ballymoney Show was won by a Suffolk shearling ewe, owned by the Watson...
Agri-Business
Helpline for farmers with utility infrastructure issues is a 'great resource' - D&R
Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) to support members on utility infrastructure...
Government
Interim chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee has appointment extended
Interim chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Cath Denholm, has had her appointment extended, the Department for Environment, Food...
Government
UK self-declares itself free from bird flu
The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) for Great Britain with effect from March 29....
Agri-Business
Electronic identification must benefit livestock and dairy businesses - farm unions
The UK farming unions have joined forces and agreed that any changes to cattle identification must use new technologies so...
N.Ireland
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI
Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Agri-Business
Agri industry is still 'failing to address farm safety adequately' - NFUS VP
Vice president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS), Andrew Connon, has said the agricultural industry is still “failing...
Agri-Business
NFUS diversity review seeks to involve a 'wider cross-section of people'
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to increase union involvement from a “wider cross-section of people”, and...
Agri-Business
Mandatory CCTV is a 'big step forward' for animal welfare -BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in...
Rural Life
Estates sector generates £2.4b/year for the Scottish economy
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) chair, Dee Ward welcomed the renewed focus by political leaders on fostering an economy that...
Beef
CCTV to be mandatory for slaughterhouses in Wales
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year. The mandatory use...
