08 February 2022
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2 min read
Industry leaders have warned new legislation allowing the use of non-penetrative captive bolt devices (NPCBD) to kill neonate piglets, lambs and kids could prolong animal suffering and cause farmers stress....
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While relatively new to the Clun Forest breed, one farming couple have already made their mark in the showring, while also making the breed pay its way at home on the farm
03 August 2026
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7 min read
The UK maize crop is running ahead of the seasonal average in terms of accumulated heat units, raising the prospect of a potentially early autumn harvest in many regions
31 July 2026
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4 min read
Proposed changes to livestock transport and journey time rules could fundamentally undermine the UK's livestock marketing system unless the Government secures an exemption for time spent in livestock markets, according to the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA).
31 July 2026
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4 min read
