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Row erupts as UK's biggest solar farm gets go-ahead from government
The UK’s largest solar farm has been signed off by ministers — sparking a fierce row with campaigners who say the development will come at a heavy…
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Clock ticking on peat soils as new £4.5m farming grant unveiled
Farmers managing lowland peat could have just decades left to continue current practices, as a £4.5 million funding scheme launches to help safeguard…
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Sheep sector calls for rethink on upland grazing as wildfires burn
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for an “honest” debate on upland management as moorland fires burn across northern England. With…
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Welsh landowners warned over costly river work mistakes
Farmers and landowners in Wales are being urged to seek expert advice before working in rivers and streams, as regulators warn mistakes could lead to…
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British Sugar launches scheme with upfront cash for greener farming
Sugar beet growers are being offered upfront payments to adopt more sustainable practices under a new industry scheme backed by British Sugar. The…
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First of its kind: Gene-edited crop moves closer to UK farms
A gene-edited barley designed to cut livestock emissions and boost feed efficiency has become the first crop approved under the UK’s new precision…
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Easter lamb prices jump by up to 20% as extreme weather hits farms
Easter lamb prices have surged by up to a fifth in recent years, with extreme weather driving up costs for both farmers and consumers, new analysis…
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£1,600 audit funding boost as advice scheme reopens for Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers are being urged to tap into funded expert advice as a key support scheme reopens, offering help to meet fast-approaching Whole Farm…
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Landowner hit with England's biggest ever illegal tree felling fine
Farmers and rural landowners are being warned of the serious consequences of illegal tree felling after a record £268,751 fine was handed down in…
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Beaver return risks farmer conflict without long-term backing, charities warn
Farmers are being urged to prepare for the return of beavers, as new guidance warns long-term funding is crucial to avoid conflict and prevent the…
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