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Scottish farm income figures published this week have ‘vividly illustrated’ how exposed businesses are to volatility and input costs, according to NFU Scotland.

UK beef exports to the US are frozen for the remainder of 2022, with the blockage set to hit UK exporters.

Vets and farmers are being encouraged to make use of a new flock health planning tool which promotes proactive vet/farmer engagement and a move towards a preventative, rather than reactive, approach to flock health management

Police forces will still face the upfront financial burden of kennelling dogs seized in relation to hare-coursing offences, despite new legislative powers reimbursing costs.

Processors have continued to announce large price rises for May, with Meadow Foods price standing at 41ppl

NFU Cymru has warned rising inflation and materials shortages will make it even more difficult for farmers to comply with Welsh Government’s water regulations.

A total of 29 businesses, will receive capital grants ranging from £1,047 to £1.35m through the latest tranche of the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme

With 90% of all blackcurrant production in the UK destined for iconic drinks brand Ribena, Hannah Binns spoke to Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I’s only agronomist Harriet Prosser about the importance of long-term relationships

The Association of Responsible Dog Owners has called for the Welsh Government’s ban on e-collars to be lifted, following the publication of data which laid bare the extent of sheep worrying in Wales.

Turnout time can signal an increased risk of leptospirosis, with the disease is a common cause of infertility and abortion in cattle. Wendy Short reports.