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Actor and Dorset farmer Martin Clunes is Hartpury's new chancellor
Actor and Dorset farmer Martin Clunes has been appointed as the new chancellor of Hartpury University and Hartpury College. Mr Clunes will serve as…
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Northern Ireland gets farming minister after two year absence
Andrew Muir has been appointed Northern Ireland's new farming minister following the return of a devolved government after two years of absence. Mr…
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NFU Cymru council re-elects president and deputy president
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones and NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader have been re-elected to lead the union for another two years. The pair were…
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Next Welsh First Minister must 'end attack on rural communities'
Calls have been made for the Welsh government to 'end their ongoing attack' on rural communities as Mark Drakeford, Wales' First Minister, steps…
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NFU picks 11 young farmers and students to share story of farming
A new group of young farmers and students have been chosen by the NFU to represent the industry over the next 12 months, both within it and to the…
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Arla's Graham Wilkinson announced as AHDB's new CEO
Arla's Graham Wilkinson has been announced as AHDB's new chief executive officer as Tim Rycroft steps down from the role in December. Mr Wilkinson is…
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Young sheep farmers encouraged to join ambassador programme
A new group of young sheep farmers who want to further their development within the sector are being sought after as part of an industry programme…
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Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary as Theresa Coffey resigns
Steve Barclay has been appointed the new Defra Secretary replacing Therese Coffey, who was in the post for just twelve months. The ex-Health…
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New CLA president urges all parties to develop 'ambitious' rural policies
The new president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has urged all political parties to develop 'robust and ambitious' policies for…
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Minette Batters to step down as NFU president
Minette Batters has announced her intention to step down as NFU president next year after six years in the role. The Wiltshire mixed farmer will step…
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