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Severn Trent extends forest creation fund offer for farmers
*UPDATE 2 March: Due to exceptionally high demand, Severn Trent's forest creation fund has now closed* Severn Trent has extended its forest creation…
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Biodiversity net gain: New details broken down for farmers
Defra has announced new details on the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirement introduced in the Environment Act 2021. The government's new…
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Scottish government seeks farmers' views on forestry grants
Scottish farmers and landowners are being encouraged to take part in a consultation seeking to improve the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS). The Scottish…
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Fruit and veg purchase restrictions in retailers to last 'weeks'
The UK's largest retailers have imposed national purchasing restrictions on fruit and vegetables due to extreme weather hitting harvests abroad, as…
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Tesco's 500 UK fruit and veg growers now LEAF Marque certified
All of Tesco’s nearly 500 UK fruit and veg growers are now LEAF Marque certified, the retailer has confirmed. Growers who supply Tesco are working…
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Ensure zero VAT rate is passed on for energy saving measures, experts say
Rural house owners should ensure zero VAT rate is being passed on for energy saving measures, according to Saffery Champness. The introduction of the…
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Scottish field trials show cost of shift to sustainable farming
Farmers who want to adopt more sustainable methods could face lower short-term margins, but the long-term benefits could outweigh the pain, according…
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NFU launches sector plans to boost farm business resilience
The NFU has launched its vision for boosting farm business resilience across all British farming sectors. The sector-specific plans , launched at the…
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New guide launched to help farmers tackle ash dieback
A new guide has been launched today designed to help farmers and landowners to understand and address ash dieback. Sustainable farming organisation…
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Boost income and cut emissions via AD opportunities, expert says
Farmers use of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants to convert waste into useful biogas and digestate, but many are not utilising it to its full potential…
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