13 June 2020
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7 min read
As a new report by the All-Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare recognised small abattoirs as an essential link in the farm to fork supply chain, Abi Kay asks what these plants need to be able to survive...
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20 January 2026
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2 min read
Few Beltex breeders see their sheep as other than a carcase and terminal sire breed, but one farming couple in Perthshire believe Beltex wool has a value worth exploiting
19 January 2026
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4 min read
Last year, Magnus Brown was awarded NFYFC Young Farmer of the Year. A trainee solicitor by day, alongside working on the farm, Ellie Layton explores his journey in the industry so far.
17 January 2026
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5 min read
