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Scottish farmers trial app to cut biodiversity audit burden
Scottish farmers and crofters are trialling a new app to cut the burden of biodiversity audits and help them meet future payment rules. NatureScot…
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Climate impacts blamed as UK food self-sufficiency drops to 60%
UK food self-sufficiency has fallen from 65% to 60% by value, as climate-driven shocks to global commodity markets pushed up the cost of key imports…
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Nearly 4,000 acres of farmland approved for major solar farm
One of the UK’s largest solar farm projects has been approved, with almost 4,000 acres of mostly farmland set to be used across the Lincolnshire and…
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NI farmers offered grants of up to £25k under new £40m scheme
Northern Ireland farmers will be able to apply for grants of up to £25,000 from 21 July under a new £40 million scheme to boost farm efficiency…
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Defra warns missing paperwork could delay Capital Grant applications
Farmers could miss out on 2026 Capital Grants unless they get key evidence ready before applications open later this month, Defra has warned. The…
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NI farmers to benefit from fairer grid connection costs
Northern Ireland farmers could see lower upfront costs for power upgrades and renewable energy connections under new grid charging reforms. The new…
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£8m cattle emissions research centre to be built in NI
Northern Ireland’s livestock sector is to get a new £8 million research facility aimed at helping cattle farms cut emissions while protecting…
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Farmers urged to act as SFI26 budget hits halfway point
Half of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated, prompting Defra to urge eligible farmers to submit applications quickly and check…
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Beans and lentils could help future-proof UK farming, study says
Beans, peas and lentils could help UK farmers build more resilient rotations as climate change, soil pressures and fertiliser costs put traditional…
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Farmers to get direct route into Higher Tier scheme
Farmers will be able to apply directly for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier for the first time, under changes announced by Defra at Groundswell…
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