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Applications to CS Mid Tier scheme soon closes
Farmers have just under two weeks to apply to the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme for multi-agreements and one-off grants to enhance the…
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Duke of Northumberland's Burncastle Estate hailed for conservation work
The Duke of Northumberland’s Burncastle Estate is the latest landholding to have been awarded prestigious wildlife recognition to acknowledge its…
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New network of 15 Welsh farms to help industry to net zero
A new network of farms is helping Welsh agriculture transition to net zero, with farmers trialling novel innovations and technologies in their own…
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Wet weather hinders start of this year's harvest, AHDB says
The recent wet weather has hindered the start of this year's harvest, with progress behind the five-year average, according to AHDB. The levy board…
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First Milk apologises after 'discoloured discharge' released into river
First Milk has issued an apology after 'discoloured discharge' was released into a river from an effluent treatment plant. The dairy co-operative…
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Farmers and conservationists unite to save lapwings in Scotland
A new on-farm project designed to reverse the decline in the population of one of Scottish farmland’s most loved birds is reporting significant early…
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NFU Cymru leaders reject new Sustainable Farming Scheme amid concerns
NFU Cymru leaders have said they will not join the Welsh government’s new Sustainable Farming Scheme based on the current proposals for the support…
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Welsh government says Glastir contracts will end after December
Farm leaders in Wales have highlighted their shock after the Welsh government announced that mainstream Glastir contracts will not be extended…
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AHDB and ITN to create film dispelling myths around livestock
AHDB has partnered with ITN TV studios to develop a film showcasing the importance of livestock and the role the sector plays in feeding the…
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Virtual fencing tech helps Dexter herd protect ancient hill fort
A herd of Dexter cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye…
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