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Talks ongoing to avoid irrigation abstraction fee hike
Landowners and farmers could face a ‘double bill’ under exemption removals, according to a drainage and water organisation. Water level management…
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Farmers face challenge of adhering to 'three crop rule' following wet weather
The relentless wet weather in some parts of the United Kingdom has made the ‘three crop rule’ for arable and horticultural growers challenging to…
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More than 1,000 farmers record 121 bird species during Big Farmland Bird Count
More than 1,000 farmers recorded 121 bird species across 950,000 acres during the fifth successive Big Farmland Bird Count. The record-breaking…
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Laws now in place for farmers in England to protect water quality
New rules are now in force for farmers in England to maintain good practice to protect water quality and prevent water pollution incidents. The new…
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Farmers help plant thousands of native trees in Northern Ireland
Over 2,500 native trees now dot the banks of the Burntollet River in County Londonderry thanks to local farmers and landowners. The riverside…
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Royal Warrant granted to Rhug Estate Organic Farm
An organic farm in Denbighshire has been given a Royal Warrant to supply organic meat to Prince Charles' households. The Rhug Estate, near Corwen…
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New farming rules for water to take effect within days
Farmers are being reminded that Defra’s new farming rules for water will come into force from the beginning of next week. The regulations, which will…
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Farmers take action to address agricultural pollution in Wales
Over 1000 farmers have applied for funding for a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) to tackle agricultural pollution in Wales. These plans provide…
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WWF 'risks credibility' after claiming lamb stew 'most polluting meal'
The British sheep industry has said it "totally disputes" claims made by the WWF that a traditional Welsh dish is the most polluting of a range of…
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Over 60 percent of UK dairy producers using water 'inefficiently'
The UK’s dairy producers may be unaware that they are using higher volumes of water than necessary and should be encouraged to benchmark water use…
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