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Agricultural news from around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Politics

Government calls on farmers to help design new £30m fund

Sugar beet industry calls for trade safeguards at Westminster reception

'Finding 4G is like striking gold': MPs hit out over countryside coverage

Labour peers warn trail hunting ban risks further rural backlash

NI farmers 'in the dark' over bluetongue as union hits out at DAERA

Farmers warn historic bridge shutdown could hit farm traffic

Dairy

Northern Ireland farmers given days to respond on calf tagging reforms

Arla posts record performance price but warns of tougher 2026

Lawyers say Supreme Court Oatly ruling boosts UK dairy farmers

NI farmers 'in the dark' over bluetongue as union hits out at DAERA

NFU Cymru warns £100m loss to rural economy as dairy downturn bites

MPs warn UK dairy farmers could face import pressure under India trade deal

Poultry

40% drop in new hen housing raises alarm over future UK egg supply

Fast-growing breed row erupts after firms quit Better Chicken Commitment

Tesco targeted by stunt as shoppers demand 'never' on chlorinated chicken

River Action takes NRW to court over poultry manure pollution

Two new bird flu outbreaks confirmed as poultry sector stays on high alert

Animal welfare charity hits out as Unilever drops cage-free commitment

ITFarmer

Northern Ireland farmers given days to respond on calf tagging reforms

Government-backed nutrient planning tool launches

Tech push aims to cut farm assurance paperwork and audit burden

Agri-tech boost as government vows to simplify farm regulation

NFU warns gene editing must not be sacrificed in UK-EU trade talks

NatWest outlook: Why 2026 could define the future of UK farming

Pigs

Record 34 tonnes of illegal meat seized at Dover in biosecurity warning

Pig producers challenge BBC claim over four-year farrowing crate ban

Questions for border controls as ASF-infected meat products reach UK market

AHDB adds first-ever summer TV push to British pork campaign

Return of pig and poultry protein to feed put on hold pending SPS deal

Demand for British pork hits eight-year high despite cost pressures

Environment

New 10-year plan targets deer damage to protect trees and farmland

EU-banned pesticides still used on UK farms as industry warns of £810m hit

Bayer moves to cap Roundup liability with $7.25bn deal

River Action takes NRW to court over poultry manure pollution

Scientists warn flowering-stage heat stress could devastate wheat production

Farmers brace for further flooding as heavy rain prolongs disruption

Arable

EU-banned pesticides still used on UK farms as industry warns of £810m hit

Bayer moves to cap Roundup liability with $7.25bn deal

Sugar beet industry calls for trade safeguards at Westminster reception

Scientists warn flowering-stage heat stress could devastate wheat production

Beet growers to lock in prices two seasons ahead under new contract

New yellow rust strain leaves half of UK wheat crop exposed

Crime

£50k raised in days to help elderly farmer hit with huge fly-tipping bill

Drones and laser tech unleashed in new crackdown on rural waste crime

Serial fly-tipper hit with £1.4m bill for dumping waste on rural land

Dog attacks on livestock rise 10% to nearly £2m, new figures show

Six sheep dead and 20 injured in 'reckless' Derbyshire dog attack

Dog attacks hit four in five sheep farmers as lambing season warning issued

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