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Farmers react with anger to pan-Wales 'NVZ type' regulations
Farmers have described Welsh government plans to introduce a pan-Wales 'Nitrate Vulnerable Zone' (NVZ) type regulations as 'disastrous' for the…
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Farmers encouraged to count grey partridge numbers
Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to collect information on the annual abundance and breeding success of the wild grey partridge. The…
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Scots farmers reminded of looming hedge cutting ban
Scottish farmers have been reminded that the hedge cutting ban comes into place on 1 March as the bird nesting and rearing season begins. From 1…
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Defra seeks farmers' views on conservation covenants
The government is seeking views on voluntary but legally-binding agreements which enable farmers and landowners to protect the natural environment. A…
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Farmers help reverse decline in key earthworm types
Farmers are helping reverse a decline in key earthworm types on their land by making changes to their soil management practices. A study of England’s…
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Gove told to commit bridging payments for all schemes
Michael Gove has been told to 'look at the bigger picture' when it comes to mobilising support payments as many farmers still wait for money to enter…
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Landowners warned as most solar panels 'underperform' financially
A large proportion of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are under-performing financially, farmers and landowners have been warned. Solar PV, a…
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Lab meat may do more climate damage than conventional farming
Meat grown in a laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle, new research suggests. Current proposed types of…
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#ProtectYourFuture campaign to see young farmers plant trees
Young farmers are being encouraged to support the environment in their local communities through a new tree planting initiative. The new chairman of…
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New fund seeks 'large-scale projects' to boost Scottish wildlife
A new fund of up to £2 million has been announced to encourage farmers and landowners to enhance Scotland's nature. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)…
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