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Lake District farmers restore 23 football pitches' worth of hay meadows
Farmers working with the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) have helped restore more than 16 hectares of hay meadows — an area roughly the…
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Farmers take energy firm to court over 'unlawful' land access in Wales
More than 300 Welsh farmers and landowners have launched a High Court challenge against energy company Green GEN Cymru, accusing it of abusing its…
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Scottish government rejects livestock cuts in backing for farmers
The Scottish government has again rejected calls to cut livestock, backing farmers and pledging to reach net zero without sacrificing rural…
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Clock ticking for farmers to have their say on proposed Welsh national park
With less than a month left before the consultation closes, farmers are being urged to share their views on the proposed Glyndwr National Park — a…
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Nature-friendly farming key in new Natural England strategy
Farmers are being placed centre stage in Natural England’s new vision for growth and sustainability, with a strategy that puts nature-friendly…
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Arla ends methane-reducing cow feed trial as review begins
A major UK trial testing a feed additive designed to cut methane emissions from dairy cows has ended, with Arla Foods reviewing the results before…
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From moo to loo: 'CowToilet' promises cleaner, greener UK farms
Cows are getting their own toilets in a pioneering Dutch innovation set to make its UK debut at Lamma 2026, promising to revolutionise farm…
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Sheep sector calls for pause on sea eagle reintroductions
Sheep farmers have urged caution over plans to reintroduce more white-tailed sea eagles in England, warning that new releases risk outpacing the…
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Farmers key to bringing back South Downs meadows after decline
Farmers are set to play a leading role in restoring the South Downs’ lost meadows, as new research reveals that centuries of change have seen almost…
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NFU joins global push to rethink methane reporting ahead of COP30
The NFU has joined 32 leading agricultural organisations worldwide in calling for countries to adopt a split-gas approach to greenhouse gas (GHG)…
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