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Farms face crisis as south east Wales declared in drought
Farmers in south east Wales are facing mounting challenges as the region enters drought, with low rainfall and scorching temperatures threatening…
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Farmers warn of lost market as Vivergo biofuel plant closes
One of Britain’s last bioethanol plants will shut its doors at the end of this month, in a major blow to UK green fuel production and thousands of…
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Yorkshire farms to cut energy bills and emissions with £50k green fund
North Yorkshire farms have a golden opportunity to slash energy bills and cut emissions with nearly £50,000 in sustainability funding—applications…
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Farmers scramble as Sustainable Farming Incentive deadline looms
Farmers in England are racing against the clock to secure vital Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments before the 18 August deadline. The…
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British red meat set to demonstrate it's both green and productive
British red meat is ready to prove it can be both sustainable and productive – and it has the data to back it up, according to a new £1.5m farmer-led…
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Beefed-up genetics: Farmers get new weapon to cut herd emissions
A pioneering new genetic tool promises to help UK beef farmers slash their herds’ carbon footprints while boosting profitability and animal welfare…
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Water saving urged as 'nationally significant' drought hits farms
Farmers and communities across England face mounting pressure as the National Drought Group declares the water shortage a “nationally significant”…
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Majority back lynx return to Northumberland – but farmers urge safeguards
A lynx comeback in northern England has won public support – but farming voices are warning the move must be handled with care to protect…
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Farmers urged to protect land as natural capital schemes expand
Farmers entering the booming natural capital market are getting new support following a new landmark partnership between NFU Mutual and the…
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UK food security 'at risk' as climate displacement hits farms worldwide
Climate change is fuelling extreme weather and displacement in key food-producing countries, posing a rising risk to the UK’s food supply, according…
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