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European farmers set for faster access to climate-resilient crops
European farmers could gain faster access to drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and higher-yielding crops after MEPs backed new EU rules on plant…
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Union warns peatland schemes risk failure without farmer support
Peatland restoration schemes risk failing unless farmers and landowners are given long-term funding, practical support and greater certainty over…
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NFU warns food security starts with water as drought threat grows
Britain’s farmers need urgent support to withstand worsening droughts, floods and water shortages, the NFU has warned, as the UK marks 50 years since…
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British regenerative wheat gets KitKat supply chain trial
British wheat grown under regenerative farming standards is set to be used in KitKat wafers as Nestlé expands a trial with Wildfarmed. The food…
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Rural campaigners fear Dartmoor pony herds could be cut
Dartmoor commoners could be forced to choose between farm viability and protecting endangered hill ponies under new grazing agreements, campaigners…
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Farmers offered free whole-farm environmental checks
Farmers are being offered free whole-farm environmental checks using satellite data, soil analysis and habitat mapping to help improve climate…
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Severn Trent opens 2026 farm grant scheme
Farmers in Severn Trent priority catchments can now apply for 2026 grant funding to improve soil, protect watercourses and reduce pollution risks…
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Calls grow for Organic Action Plan after minister visits Riverford
Calls for an Organic Action Plan for England are growing as ministers face pressure to help farmers capture more of the UK’s expanding organic…
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Tenant farmer helps revive rare hay meadows on Llŷn peninsula
A Welsh tenant farmer is helping revive one of Wales’ rarest habitats after finding traditional hay meadows can improve livestock health and…
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Farm groups warn £240m SFI budget may fall short of demand
Farmers in England are set to gain access to a redesigned £240 million Sustainable Farming Incentive, but industry leaders have warned the budget may…
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