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Major retailers falling short of 2016 pledge to end caged hen eggs
Major retailers are increasingly falling short of their 2016 commitment to stop selling eggs from caged hens, raising concerns about the future of animal welfare standards in the food industry. In 2016, 14-year-old Lucy Gavaghan launched a petition
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Antibiotic use in UK livestock drops to lowest point in 10 years
THE total volume of antibiotics sold for livestock farming has reached its lowest point since tracking began a decade ago, according to a new report. However, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) report indicates a rise in antibiotic usage
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Dorset farm wins big in national awards
A pig farm in Dorset is celebrating after picking up trophies at this year’s National Pig Awards. Martin Atkin, manager of Crockway Farms near Maiden Newton, oversees more than 3,000 sows, producing 2,500 piglets a week, which are reared on site
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Two sheep missing after firefighters called to rescue herd off riverbank
TWO sheep are missing after the fire service was called to rescue a large herd of sheep. Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24). On arrival, it was discovered that 66
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Work to start on building 274 homes on farmland
Wain Homes set to start work is set to start on building 274 energy efficient homes on the outskirt of Truro after the developer completed the purchase of the site. Wain Homes SW Ltd has completed the acquisition of land at Dudman Farm in Truro
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More than 100 tractors attend rally against family farm tax in Cornwall
MORE than 100 tractors took to the streets to highlight concerns about food security and the Government's family farm tax. The event, organised by Farmers' Movement Cornwall, saw members of the public join in the protest, showing their support
