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Farmers could be denied over £1bn from solar generation, report says
Farmers without solar panels could be missing out on over £1 billion over two years, according to new analysis from the Energy and Climate…
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New grants of up to £250k for farmers to invest in slurry storage
Grants of up to £250,000 is being made available to farmers in England to help them overcome current financial barriers to investing in slurry…
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NI farmers with EFS agreements reminded to complete claim form
Northern Irish farmers with Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreements must complete their claim confirmation now or risk cancellation. The…
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Farmers turn undermanaged farm woodland into energy enterprise
Improved woodland management is helping a North Wales farming couple meet their goals of energy self-sufficiency and increased biodiversity. Sheep…
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Young farmers discuss industry's plans at next generation conference
Young farmers across the country have discussed their ambitious plans for the future of farming as part of a next generation conference organised by…
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Seventh round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens
A seventh round of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund (CSSF) is now open following NFU lobbying. The CSSF application window opened on 7…
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Farmers' views on Landscape Recovery Pilot Scheme sought
The views of farmers in England who have chosen not to take part in the government’s Landscape Recovery Pilot Scheme are being sought by researchers…
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Farming groups give backing to UK deforestation-free soy pledge
A coalition of British food and farming groups representing 60% of UK soy consumption have announced new plans to move to deforestation-free soy. The…
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Farmers urged to apply for Severn Trent's £30k water grants
Farmers in the Midlands are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £30,000 for on-farm improvements that will help reduce water quality…
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NRW sends 30 legal notices to landowners after unconsented river works
A task force set up by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to tackle illegal modifications to rivers has seen more than 30 legal notices served to…
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