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Farmer co-op aims to restore England's chalk streams
A farmer co-operative has joined forces with researchers to help improve river health across England, while delivering other environmental outcomes…
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NFU Cymru sets up new water quality review group
NFU Cymru has established a dedicated water quality review group to inform the union’s position on an important issue impacting farmers across Wales…
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Angus estate to help farmers integrate trees into their business
The 8,000-acre Rottal Estate in Angus is inviting farmers to see how they have integrated trees into their business to benefit environment and…
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New legislation on hedgerow management comes into force
New legislation on hedgerow management has come into force, with many of the exemptions which were offered under cross compliance to continue. Defra…
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Defra expands Farming Recovery Fund for flood-hit farmers
Defra has announced further support for farmers hit by flooding and wet weather, with £50mn to be issued as part of the now expanded Farming Recovery…
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Arable farmers face losing 'nearly a billion' due to wet winter
Arable farmers face losing nearly a billion in revenue as a result of the wet winter, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed…
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Study explores crops like willow and alder to boost farm income
Researchers are exploring the potential of crops like willow and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers while boosting environmental…
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Defra quadruples SFI actions available to farmers
Defra has expanded the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer from 23 to 102 actions following a merger with Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid…
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Harper Adams' sustainability programme for young farmers opens
A programme which helps the next generation of farmers develop their skills in sustainable agriculture has opened this year for applications, with 75…
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Final call for Severn Trent's on-farm infrastructure project funding
Severn Trent is issuing a final call to farmers for all major infrastructure grant applications, as the funding window closes on 31 May 2024. Farmers…
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