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Acorns, now abundant on oak trees, pose a risk to cows, sheep, goats and deer PHOTO: Julita/Pixabay

The risk of acorns this autumn

by Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS. Friars Moor Livestock Health. Like other farm vets and farmers, I often find myself thinking…

NFU president Minette Batters says the Government needs to consider what comes next after it revealed business energy costs will be capped for the next six months. photo: NFU

Energy measures get a cautious welcome from farmers’ leader

The Government’s energy support package for business has received a cautious welcome from the NFU. Prime Minister Liz Truss has…