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UHF tags vital to future of UK farming, former NFUS president says

Aberfeldy beef and sheep farmer Martin Kennedy has urged Defra to reconsider taking forward an industry-led approach to adopting ultra high frequency bovine electronic identification across the UK

Chris Brayford
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Former NFUS president Martin Kennedy said: "²ÝÁñÉçÇø south of the border need to understand this has no political element: it is about the industry itself trying to drive forward something that is going to be hugely beneficial in terms of cost-saving, efficiency, as well as animal health and welfare. This is about the industry throughout the UK understanding what is the best way forward and that is through UHF."
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Former NFUS president Martin Kennedy said: "²ÝÁñÉçÇø south of the border need to understand this has no political element: it is about the industry itself trying to drive forward something that is going to be hugely beneficial in terms of cost-saving, efficiency, as well as animal health and welfare. This is about the industry throughout the UK understanding what is the best way forward and that is through UHF."

The Scottish farming sector has urged Defra to not miss a 'vital opportunity' to optimise traceability, business efficiency, animal welfare standards, and safety on-farm with ultra-high frequency (UHF)...

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