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Young farmers' work in the community highlighted
A new report has evaluated the impact of the community support given by Young Farmers’ Clubs during its Countryside Challenge project. The…
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Applications open for subsidised hedge laying training course
The application window for a new subsidised hedge laying training course is now open for Welsh farmers. Hedgerows are massively important to most…
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£750,000 announced for agri-food research in Northern Ireland
Three agri-food projects in Northern Ireland have been awarded £750,000 of new funding from the Department of Agriculture. The new funding will…
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Leadership course to provide training to young beef farmers
The Aberdeen Angus Society has launched a new business and leadership course to provide training to sustain the future of the UK’s beef industry. The…
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New apprenticeship schemes to help develop next generation of farmers
Farming bodies have teamed up with employers to develop the next generation of farmers with the help of three new apprenticeship schemes. The AHDB…
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'Real game changer': New centre to help eradicate bovine TB in Wales
A new centre described as a "real game changer" in the fight against bovine TB in Wales is set to open up later in the year. The new Centre of…
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World School Milk Day celebrates role of dairy in children's diet
World School Milk Day has commenced today which is seen as an opportunity to highlight how important it is for everyone, especially school-age…
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Rural school defies death threats and continues butchery lessons
A rural Highland school has defied death threats from vegan and animal rights campaigners by continuing to post footage online of classroom butchery…
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Scotland's Rural College announces multi-million pound transformation plan
Proposals to build a new £35m facility for Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been announced in its new transformation plan. The plan also will see…
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Tesco's Future Farmer Foundation seeks young farmers to join
Applications for Tesco's career-focused Future Farmer Foundation is now open for people aged between 20 and 35. The 12-month programme, sponsored by…
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