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£40,000 prize opens for mixed land use innovators
Businesses developing new ways to combine farming, nature recovery and renewable energy can apply for a £40,000 prize until 30 September…
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Farm shops urged to enter major 2027 industry awards
Britain’s farm shops, delis, food halls and specialist retailers are being urged to enter one of the sector’s leading awards schemes. Entries are now…
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Rural businesses unite against overnight visitor tax
More than 30 tourism and business organisations have urged the government to drop plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could cost jobs and…
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UK wine growers and producers demand backing to compete with Europe
Britain’s wine sector needs targeted government support to turn rapid expansion into long-term growth, WineGB has said. The organisation is calling…
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Wales launches push to build commercial sheep milk market
Welsh sheep farmers are being encouraged to explore new dairy markets following the launch of a national cluster aimed at building a commercially…
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Surrey farmers offered £35,000 grants with no match funding
Surrey farmers and growers have until 16 August to apply for grants of up to £35,000, with no match funding required. The grants form part of a new…
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Pig slurry powers AI in new farm income venture
A pig farm in north-west England is using electricity generated from slurry-fed anaerobic digestion to power artificial-intelligence computers under…
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Rates uncertainty hitting farm businesses, NFU Scotland says
NFU Scotland has warned that farmers and diversified rural businesses need swift action, not just another review, after ministers agreed to examine…
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Farmers eye £380m glamping growth opportunity
Farmers diversifying into glamping could benefit from a UK market forecast to reach up to £380m by 2032, according to a new trends report. Research…
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Farm and housing projects hit by Welsh planning delays
Rural homes, farm diversification projects and business investment are being held up for years by planning delays in Wales, new figures suggest…
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