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Germany set to abstain in glyphosate vote in EU Council vote next week
Germany is set to abstain in an EU Council vote next week, as the country’s farming and environment ministers have disagreed over the correct course…
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Hostelling scheme for stolen sheep gets national funding
The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) and NFU Mutual have both signed a mutual agreement to fund a ewe hostelling initiative which helps farmers…
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NFU will persist in applying for emergency use of neonicotinoid after being denied
The NFU has said it will persist in applying for the emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments on behalf of farmers facing pressure from cabbage…
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Scottish police launch new data security system which aims to deter ATV thefts
Scottish police have launched a new data security system which aims to deter rising thefts of agricultural vehicles. CESAR (Construction and…
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Government rejects NFU emergency application of neonicotinoid to battle stem flea beetle
Defra has rejected an emergency application made by the NFU for growers to use banned neonicotinoid seed treatments on oilseed rape this autumn. The…
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Over £40m pledged in new bid to tackle global challenges - including agricultural issues
Five UK Research Councils have announced the first joint interdisciplinary calls from the new £1.5bn Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) unveiled…
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Recent mini-heatwave triggers bruchid beetle surge potential
The recent mini-heatwave of extremely high temperatures for early May should be a warning to bean growers for the potential of bruchid beetle…
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Cumbrian Farm Flood Group keeps the pressure on Rural Payments Agency to ensure all payments are due
Pressure on the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) from the Cumbrian Farm Flood Action Group will be maintained until sufficient resource is put in place to…
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Sheep rustling scheme ready to go national
A Lancashire based livestock theft prevention scheme will be going national to replicate its success across the UK. Thefts of sheep in the county led…
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Three rustlers caught transporting sheep in the back of a car in Birmingham
Three men are being held by police on suspicion of sheep rustling after they were spotted hauling three sheep in the back of a people carrier through…
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