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New Defra plans offer support for farmers to boost water supply
New Defra plans have outlined further support for farmers to improve water supply, quality and management systems, but the NFU says more work is…
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£5m grant to boost domestic tree production re-opens
A £5 million grant has opened for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise. Applications have re-opened for…
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Cover crop trial sees boost in yields while protecting water quality
A trial at a Cheshire farm has shown how growing cover crops and carrying out soil analysis can reduce artificial fertiliser use to protect raw water…
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Quaker oat growers to be offered LEAF Marque certification
Scottish oat growers will be offered LEAF Marque certification from this month as part of a recognition of sustainably farmed products. Scottish…
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UK agri-tech firm raises £200k to spearhead regenerative farm app
A UK agri-tech firm has raised £205,000 in pre-seed funding to help launch its sustainable livestock farming app to farmers across the world…
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Red Tractor hits back at 'misleading' pollution claims
Red Tractor has criticised claims that said its farm members are 'more likely to pollute' than non-assured farms as 'misleading and inaccurate'. The…
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Farmers to see £44m in new support to tackle water pollution
Farmers will be provided £44 million to tackle water pollution as part of a new plan by Defra to clean up UK waters. The plan, announced on Tuesday…
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Scottish farmers and crofters sought for tree planting network
The ongoing Integrating Trees Network (ITN) scheme is looking to expand and attract more host farmers and crofters across Scotland. The initiative…
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Angus family farm see benefits five years on from climate project
An Angus family farm has seen the results of a changed approach to some on-farm practices, resulting in improved yields and a drop in input costs…
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World's largest daffodil grower becomes LEAF Demonstration Farm
A Cornish farm which is the world's leading grower and packer of daffodil flowers has been launched as a LEAF Demonstration Farm in recognition of…
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