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Disease early warning system could save cattle farmers millions
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a system to combat mortality in young cattle by monitoring data and risk of disease.
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Food Brexit: More clarity needed
Back in 2002 the then US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld was roundly mocked for his infamous “known unknowns and unknown unknowns speech.” Though most people could understand what Rumsfeld was trying to say, the public simply wasn’t ready for the way he said it. It turns out that the…
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The perks of buying local
A general consensus agrees that food less than 400 miles from its origin, or within state boundaries, qualifies as locally grown. Allison Stowell, Megan Majeski and Kitty Broihier, explain why buying local produce is good for you, the environment and the economy.
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NFU President to step down as Brexit negotiations draw out
The President of the National Farmers Union has announced he will step down as it has become 'increasingly clear' that the Brexit negotiations will outlast his tenure.
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Get set for Brexit – see the full line up for Food Brexit, chaired by the John Pienaar
With less than a week to go, time is running out to catch food business experts putting their heads together over the challenges of Brexit.
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UK sign up to the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
Representatives from the UK dairy industry met in London last week to show their commitment to the values enshrined in an international declaration.
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Antelope perfume drives flies away from cattle
Scientist have used an 'antelope perfume' to keep tsetse flies from cows, cutting sleeping sickness rates by 80 per cent.
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‘Clarity by Christmas’ – Food and Drink Federation chief urges diplomats to get their skates on
Commenting on the European Council Summit in Brussels, Ian Wright CBE, FDF Director General welcomed what progress had been made, but added that the clock is ticking.
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The state of affairs in one of the world’s biggest red meat-exporting nations
A report from the Red Meat Advisory Council Ltd has put Australia as the world's biggest red meat exporter.
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Issue #5 2017 – Digital Version
In this issue: an in-depth look at food analysis, consumer expectations about food fraud, the perks of buying local produce, food hygiene's dirty secret, and much more...
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A chance to hear what leading food industry figures think of Brexit – right on parliament’s doorstep
New Food is bringing together a host of experts from all over the industry in the heart of London to outline where they think Brexit is headed.
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An unholy alliance: study lays down law to block major merger
The merger of two agriculture giants shouldn't be allowed to go ahead under European competition law, a study conducted by University College London claims.
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Hammond’s spirit tax behind slump in Scotch sales
The Scotch Whisky Association is holding the so-called dram duty to account for a drop of 1 million bottles in sales.
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Threat of African swine fever hangs over China
Up until now, China has largely dodged the African swine fever (ASF) epidemic. But researchers fear a scenario where the country becomes a 'vast virus reservoir', putting the economies of South East Asia in jeopardy.
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Brexit could slash the average British farm’s profit in half
A new report paints a dark picture of the worst case scenario of leaving the European Union - but the message is 'get fit for the future'.
