The National Pig Association has issued a warning after an increase in farm break-ins led by animal welfare groups and Holyrood has passed Scotland's controversial Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

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Baroness Minette Batters has discussed her 5,000 word profitability review and the 57 recommendations she has made to Defra at the Northern Farming Conference and a new report warns the UK is unprepared to deal with animal disease outbreaks

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The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins quashes rumours she will defect to Reform UK and farmers are urged to speak to their MPs on Inheritance Tax.

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A new report from McCain has found 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry over the past year, highlighting the current struggles facing the sector and milk prices are continuing to tumble as dairies announce further cuts.

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Farming in Five: Aldi tops Scottish supermarket sourcing league, Wales swaps to nationwide bluetongue restricted zone, drought is likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather, and the Treasury stands firm as MP pleads 'stop the farm tax heist'.

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Farming in Five: McDonald's teams up with Arla Foods for nature-led sustainability drive, RABI appoints Mark Herrod as its new Chair, farming organisations demand UN fix 'misleading' emissions accounting that overstates agriculture's climate impact and Sir David Attenborough backs bid to save Rothbury Estate for 'nature and the nation'.

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Farming in Five: 10 avian flu cases confirmed across UK as Defra issues latest update for farmers, the Renters' Rights Act is to have big impact on rural landlords, Lords demand action as organised crime gangs profit from £1bn waste crime industry and farmers question new dairy regulations following a wave of milk price cuts.

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Farming in Five: Lifetime movement restrictions placed on cattle with inconclusive bTB test results, TV presenter joins in Red Tractor anniversary celebrations, soaring energy costs pile pressure on supply chain, says NFU and environmental grant scheme opens for new funding round.

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