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New £5m Defra competition aims to scale up agricultural innovation
Small and medium sized farms will soon be able to apply to a share of £5m in grant funding to scale up innovation within the British farming…
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Over 100 farming projects in Lake District benefit from funding
The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme has supported over 100 farming projects in the Lake District, including 1,600 hectares of land…
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NRW set to roll out major fee rises despite backlash from farmers
Major increases to Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) charges are set to be introduced despite extended protestations from the farming industry. NRW will…
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Farm ordered to pay out £24k after slurry pollution in watercourse
A Co Durham farm has been ordered to pay out costs of over £24,000 after an illegal spill of digestate into a nearby watercourse. High Hedley Hope…
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Natural England gives SSSI status to Penwith Moors amid farmer concern
Natural England has agreed to designate all of Penwith Moors as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), despite objections from some farmers…
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Two farmland projects showcase new ways to boost biodiversity
The success of two farmland projects run across England and neighbouring European countries have shown there are ways to boost biodiversity, a…
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Drought planning stepped up amid potential for hottest ever June
Drought planning is being stepped up amid the potential for the hottest June on record, as the farming sector continues to work to improve drought…
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Government announces new support for lowland agricultural peat
The government has announced new action to reduce peat carbon emissions and support farmers following recommendations from the Lowland Agricultural…
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Scottish rural businesses raise concern over SSPCA's new powers
A decision to extend the investigatory powers available to the SSPCA runs the risk of hindering wildlife crime prosecutions, Scottish rural…
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Defra seeks farmers' views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit
The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra's consultation, open…
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