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Cumbria flood claims will cost 'over £20m'
From claims reported by noon yesterday, leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, estimates that the weekend’s devastating floods centred on Cumbria will…
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Helping farmers deal with flooding in the north west of England
Natural England and the Princes Countryside Trust are working closely with farmers, the Environment Agency and government to help deal with the…
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NFU calls on government help as farmland is damaged by severe flooding
Farming families are among those who have been left devastated by the effects of extreme flooding in the North of England. NFU are asking for urgent…
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Defra secretary makes statement on impact of Storm Desmond and flooding in the north of England
Defra secretary Liz Truss has pledged to ensure “all resources are made available” to aid recovery from widespread flooding in the north of England…
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Support for motorists affected by Winter Fair flood
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is working with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to help people who were affected by flooding at the Welsh…
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Farmers warned about risk of financial crime as BPS support payments start to arrive
Farmers need to be on the alert for emails or phone calls from fraudsters who will be aware of the arrival of support payments in their bank…
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Over 90 scientists challenge EFSA claim of glyphosate safety
In November, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans”. The EFSA…
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Increased weather volatility threatens British food production
As the Paris Climate Conference today hosts its ‘Farmers’ Day’, a new survey from the National Farmers Union has highlighted the damage that severe…
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Motorists urged to report muddy roads to council
Lincolnshire County Council wants motorists to keep an eye out for muddy roads this winter and report them to the police. During the winter months…
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Criticism after deaths highlight dangers of keeping farm gates wide open
Government plans to introduce open access to the countryside has been criticised after caution is urged. The Plaid Cymru call comes following the…
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