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Third generation Kent farmer appointed British Wool Chairman
A sheep and arable farmer from Kent has been appointed the new Chairman of the British Wool. Trevor Richards, a third generation farmer from Ashford…
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NFU Kendal branch elects first ever female chairperson Maggie Kelly
The NFU Kendal branch has voted in its first ever female branch chairperson, just months after the election of the NFU's first ever female President…
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Prince Charles appointed Patron of common land conservation charity
Prince Charles has today been appointed the Patron of the Foundation for Common Land, a charity whose aim is to conserve and enhance common land. The…
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Anthea McIntyre appointed Conservative MEP spokesperson for Agriculture
Anthea McIntyre has been appointed spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Britain's Conservative MEPs. The Conservative MEP for the West…
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Christine Middlemiss takes up role as UK's new Chief Veterinary Officer
Christine Middlemiss has today taken up the post as UK Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), taking over from Nigel Gibbens who has stepped down after 10…
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Minette Batters takes NFU President role during 'immensely important time'
Social media has reacted to the news of Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters making history as the first woman to lead the National Farmers' Union. Defra…
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North Yorkshire farmer honoured for grassroots commitment to NFU
A farmer from North Yorkshire has been honoured at this year’s NFU Conference for his dedication and commitment to the NFU and to the farming…
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Farmers prepare to elect next National Farmers’ Union leader
Meurig Raymond stands down as NFU president today as the farmers' union prepares to elect a successor to the top post. There are two nominees to take…
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Nominations open to celebrate best of Cornish farming
Nominations for the best and brightest of Cornwall’s farming businesses are now open as the Addington Fund launches its 2018 Cornwall Farm Business…
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New Chairman of NFYFC calls for more farming education in schools
The new Chairman of leading rural youth organisation National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs wants to see more food and farming education in…
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