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Arla's April 2024 update organic milk prices surge amidst stable conventional rates
Arla have recently confirmed that for April 2024, there will be significant changes to milk prices. While the price for conventional milk will remain stable, the cost of organic milk will see a notable increase. Additionally, a quarterly currency
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Defra minister told he is ‘living in a parallel universe’ over farmers’ concerns
A minister in the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been told he is “living in a parallel universe” regarding the concerns of British farmers. Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock reminded Lord Douglas-Miller of the “go
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Police warn dog owners about pets worrying farm animals
Police are warning dog owners to keep their pets under control around livestock as lambing season gets underway. The Wiltshire force is supporting the national Operation Recall week of action which highlights issues of livestock worrying to protect
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Family 'devastated' after two lambs stolen from farm
A family have been left "devastated" after two lambs were stolen from a field in Bridport. Amy Wright keeps sheep on a small farm on the outskirts of the town. She keeps a small herd of sheep as a hobby to teach her two daughters about the
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Temporary campsites must comply with new pollution rules
TEMPORARY campsites in Weymouth, Wareham, Swanage and Kingston Maurward are having to comply with new anti-pollution measures this year. Each is having to ensure they meet rules to prevent nutrients reaching water courses which eventually run into