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A no-deal Brexit at the end of this year could lead to the premature slaughter of ‘millions of lambs’, a peer has warned, as pressure on the Government to protect agriculture ramped up.

Highly successful British poultry breeding companies are considering relocating if there is significant disruption at the UK-EU border when the Brexit transition period comes to an end in December.

The coronavirus lockdown has pushed the UK into its first recession in 11 years

Well, as per usual, July has flown by. All silage is baled and although it has been a catchy and frustrating time, we have ended up with plenty of decent crop.

Oilseed rape area is set for further decline after catastrophic yields have left many growers pulling the plug on the crop.

The UK Government has said it plans to keep the ban on using neonicotinoids to protect sugar beet, as France granted a three-year derogation to begin in the 2021 campaign.

IAAS has warned an increase in private sales could leave farmers open to unfair prices and payment dodgers

The use of reusable cloths as part of the pre-milking routine is growing, but experts say while there are advantages, strict protocols for their use should be in place. Hannah Noble reports.

TRADE at the Thame summer sheep sale, which was held over three days to reduce attendees on each day, was up across all sections by at least £14/head with some breeds up considerably more.

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