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Eight new agricultural officer appointed in Wales to tackle pollution
Eight new agricultural officers have been appointed in Wales as part of ongoing work to tackle pollution. The new officers will work with farmers…
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Beavers reintroduced in Forest of Dean amid concerns over agriculture impact
Beavers have arrived in the Forest of Dean as part of a reintroduction scheme amid concern from the farming industry over a possible impact on…
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Post-Brexit environment watchdog could set soil quality targets, Committee says
The government has been urged to create a new environmental watchdog which will enshrine biodiversity and soil quality targets after the UK leaves…
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Farmers and Woodland Trust highlight role of trees within sheep farming
Sheep farmers and the Woodland Trust have united in encouraging integration of trees within farms. The launch of a new booklet highlights the role of…
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UK anaerobic digestion industry grows in confidence following years of setbacks
The "tide may be turning" for the UK anaerobic digestion industry following years of declining government support for on-farm energy. Anaerobic…
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Beekeeper offers local farmers free flower seeds in move to encourage bees
A Lincolnshire beekeeper is offering local farmers free flower seeds as part of his campaign to halt the decline of the British honeybee. Jez Rose…
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Farmers urged to consider how looming ammonia regulations will affect business
With ammonia regulations set to be enforced from as early as 2020, farmers are being encouraged to consider how the new legislation could impact…
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Charity calls for more farmer control over future agri-environment schemes
Farmers must have more control over any future agri-environment scheme post-Brexit, according to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). The…
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Tests find 34 pesticides and antimicrobial drugs in Devon rivers
Tests on four rivers in Devon have revealed high contamination levels which included 34 pesticides, as well as 9 antimicrobials and veterinary drugs…
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Farmers and abundant sunshine help break several solar records
Farmers and the abundant sunshine have helped break several solar power records, briefly eclipsing gas as the UK’s top source of electricity. With…
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