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Environment Secretary Truss full speech at the Oxford Farming Conference
Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual Oxford Farming Conference. Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss, said: "Thank…
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New research finds 'chemical cocktail' in hedgerows and wildflowers
Scientists at Sussex University have discovered that bees are exposed to a 'chemical cocktail' when feeding from wildflowers growing next to…
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Boosting farm yields to restore habitats could create greenhouse gas ‘sink’
New study using UK data is first to show that raising farm yields and allowing ‘spared’ land to be reclaimed for woodlands and wetlands could offset…
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Commercial dog walkers and land: Survey needs your input
The Kennel Club will publish its first UK-wide code of practice for commercial dog walkers this year. The move is part of work to set standards to…
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Vegetarian and healthy diets 'could be more harmful to the environment', according to new report
Contrary to recent headlines — and a talk by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the United Nations Paris Climate Change Conference — eating a vegetarian…
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Fungi may help drought-stressed wheat
Scientists at Aarhus University have discovered that fungi associated with plant roots may improve growth and yield of drought-stressed wheat. Water…
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Easier crop monitoring for carrot and parsnip grower
A fully revised guide by AHDB Horticulture, developed to benefit carrot and parsnip growers during their crop monitoring, will land with businesses…
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Primary school children learn about farming
Local primary school children learnt about farming when Glamorgan NFU Cymru Chairman, Abi Reader and NFU Cymru Swansea Group Secretary, Kate Miles…
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AHDB 'Next Generation' group studies Scottish seed industry
AHDB Potatoes’ Next Generation delegates continued their study programme of the GB potato industry with an in-depth look at the Scottish seed…
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Keep to the Dog Walking Code when out in the countryside this Christmas
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, is appealing for dog owners to keep close control of their dogs while out and…
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