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Farmers should maintain public footpaths and be rewarded, walking charity says
Farmers should maintain public footpaths on their land in any post-Brexit public goods scheme, walking charity the Ramblers has urged. Farmers and…
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Young entrepreneur trials award-winning farm system in Wales
An award-winning high-yield farming system developed by a young British entrepreneur is currently being trialled in Wales. Adam Dixon will grow two…
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Scottish farmers no longer allowed to burn farm plastics under exemption
Burning farm plastics and most types of agricultural waste will not be allowed in Scotland under exemption from 1 January 2019. The Scottish…
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Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on farming
Drought planning continues after the UK's driest summer since 1921 puts pressure on farming and the environment. The National Drought Group has urged…
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Invest more in lab-grown meat to solve pressing crises, report suggests
The UK could solve the housing crisis, re-wild the country and help fight climate change if it invested more in lab-grown meat, a new report has…
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Farm reverts back to 1940's farming methods and sees wildlife boost
A farm which has reverted back to traditional 1940's farming methods has boosted wildlife numbers by more than 300 percent. 111 acres of farmland on…
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Renewable energy projects can 'transform' farmers' income
Sustainable energy experts have advised that there are still opportunities for farmers looking to diversify in order to "transform" their income. As…
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Farmers told to be on the look-out for Asian Hornets following sightings
Farmers have been told to be on the look out for Asian Hornets after a person was stung by the aggressive insect in Jersey which is thought to be the…
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'World's most advanced' vertical farm launched in Scotland
"Game-changing opportunities" for new agri-systems are expected following the launch of the world's most technically advanced vertical farm, in…
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Farmers told to invest in newer farm buildings to reduce emissions
Farmers must invest in newer, more efficient buildings in order to reduce their ammonia emissions, according to a leading farm group. The government…
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