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Council urges 'common sense' when eating food near chemical plant
A Lancashire council has urged residents to use 'common sense' when deciding whether to eat food produced near a former chemical plant. Samples of…
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Farmers urged to future-proof against changing UK weather
Farmers are being urged to identify actions they could take to reduce the impact of climate change amid fears of increased rainfall in the UK by…
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Researchers seek over 50 dairy farms for emissions project
Researchers are seeking more than 50 dairy farms across the UK to join an initiative which aims to significantly reduce the sector's emissions. The…
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Survey exploring flood impact on farmer mental health extended
An important survey exploring the impacts of flooding and drought on the mental health of farmers has been extended in order to gather in more…
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NFU calls for 'longer-term vision' on beaver reintroduction plans
The NFU has urged the government to work with farmers in developing its a 'longer-term vision' to beaver reintroduction before wild releases go…
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Government opens door for licenced reintroductions of beavers
The government has opened the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into several parts of England, despite farmer concern over the move…
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Tenant farmers slam 'crushing' solar development appeal
Calls have been made for the government to better protect tenant farmers from solar farms after an appeal was approved for a company to develop a…
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UK livestock numbers must fall, Climate Change Committee says
Farmers have hit back at calls for livestock numbers to fall by 27% and for meat consumption to drop by a quarter so that the UK can meet its net…
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Organic egg farm adopts bioacoustic technology to monitor bees
Major egg producer Noble Foods is the first in the sector to adopt bioacoustic technology for monitoring pollinators on its organic farms. The pilot…
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Study calls for wolf reintroduction in Scottish Highlands
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could help tackle climate change and help the UK reach net-zero, according to a new University of…
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