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Trade deals which increase imported meat cuts and products are set to lead to a fresh wave of abattoir closures, new research from the Prince’s Countryside Fund has found.

With more interest than ever from consumers in where their food comes from and its environmental impact, Alex Black speaks to AgriWebb’s Justin Webb about how technology can help farmers demonstrate their credentials

While it may seem an intimidating prospect, Virgin Money’s Brian Richardson explains the benefits of carbon audits for farms

Texel gimmers peaked at 13,000gns at Lanark for Adrian Liggett’s Corbo flock, Omagh, Northern Ireland.

Demand has increased from farmers receiving high crop prices but there has also been challenges in supply

Farmers in the Midlands have until September 15 to apply for the final Farm to Tap scheme, focused on protecting water from metaldehyde.

Industry leaders have told of their frustration that advice from farming representatives was miscommunicated as the assurance scheme drew up its new standards.

TAKING the supreme title in the sheep ring was a Badger Faced Texel, the champion of the any other pure continental section.

NFU Mutual has urged farmers forced to use their own tractors and trailers for harvest transport to regularly check brakes and hitch mechanisms to minimise the risk of incidents.

THE Scottish national sale of pedigree Texels at Lanark saw a top price of 100,000gns with 23 lambs trading at five figure prices.