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Farmer fined thousands after taking water during summer drought
A farmer has been ordered to pay out thousands of pounds for taking and using more water than permitted, including during a summer drought. Brian…
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Watchdog reminds Welsh farmers to follow spreading regulations
Farmers are being reminded by Wales' environmental watchdog to adhere to spreading regulations and take precautions to minimise the risk of…
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Dairy farm told to pay out £10k after illegal discharge of slurry
A Lancashire dairy farm has been ordered to pay out over £10,000 following a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. E & A Forshaw, which…
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Welsh beef and sheep farmers needed for emissions project
Beef and sheep farmers from Wales are needed to take part in a project that wants to develop breeding strategies that reduce greenhouse gases. The…
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Scottish government says it has no intention to release lynx into wild
The Scottish government has provided reassurance to the farming industry that there is no intention to allow the reintroduction of lynx. There are…
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Farms supplying Muller enter new programme to slash emissions
Muller has announced a new programme which aims to decrease carbon emissions from supplying farms by introducing real-time data analysis. The dairy…
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Syngenta to use 'full power of AI' for new biostimulants
Syngenta and a UK artificial intelligence company are combining forces to use the 'full power of AI' for the development of new biostimulants. The…
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National Trust to create 250,000ha of nature-rich landscape
The National Trust has launched plans to create 250,000 hectares of nature-rich landscape, with tenant farmers likely to be central in achieving…
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World's first global carbon insetting programme launched
The world's first carbon insetting programme has launched specifically for the global agri-supply chain. Regenerative farming certifier Regenagri's…
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Tesco unveils plans to set up two low carbon concept farms
Tesco has today announced new plans to set up two low carbon concept farms to trial innovative greener farming methods. The multi-year commitment…
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