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McDonald's pours millions into greener milk as Arla partnership expands
McDonald’s has teamed up with Arla Foods, the UK’s largest dairy co-operative, to drive nature-led sustainability across British dairy farms in a…
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Farmers warned of year-long water struggle as drought drags into 2026
Farmers are bracing for another tough year as England’s drought shows little sign of easing, with experts warning that water shortages could persist…
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Waitrose invests £1m to help farmers shift to regenerative farming
British farmers are set to receive new backing to help them adopt nature-friendly farming methods, as Waitrose commits £1 million to expand its…
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David Attenborough backs £30m bid to restore Northumberland estate
Farmers are set to play a central role in one of the UK’s most ambitious nature recovery projects, as Sir David Attenborough lends his support to a…
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Soaring energy costs pushing farms to the brink, NFU warns
Britain’s farmers are warning that surging energy costs and soaring standing charges are pushing the food supply chain to breaking point, with some…
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Severn Trent expands environmental grants to reach more farmers
Severn Trent has reopened applications for its popular STEPS environmental protection grants, expanding the scheme to reach more farms than ever…
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Thousands object to 'monstrous' 70-mile pylon project threatening farms
More than 4,500 objections have been lodged against plans for a 70-mile pylon development that campaigners warn would scar the countryside and…
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Green goals driving teens towards farming careers, study finds
Young people’s passion for protecting the planet could hold the key to tackling the farming industry’s growing skills gap, new research from LEAF…
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Extreme weather pushing up price of beef and milk, experts say
Food price inflation is refusing to ease, and new analysis points the finger at everyday staples such as butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate —…
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Peatland revival: Grants offer up to £250k for Welsh landowners
Farmers and landowners across Wales are being urged to act fast as the Peatland Restoration Grant reopens, offering up to £250,000 per project from a…
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