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Defra removes '150m limit' from new flood recovery grant after backlash
The eligibility criteria for Defra's new recovery grant for flooded farmers has been updated to remove the '150 metre limit' following a backlash…
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Defra backs Land Use Management Group to support Dartmoor farmers
A number of priorities have been set out by Defra to ensure farmers on Dartmoor are better supported to produce food while protecting important…
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NFU slams new Farming Recovery Fund for having 'major issues' with eligibility
The government's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been heavily criticised for locking too many flood-stricken farmers out from applying to…
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Eighth auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee opens in September
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme ahead of the eighth auction, which will take place online from 23-29…
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Growing crops indoors could be key part of UK food security, researchers say
The development of controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming technologies needs to accelerate to help boost UK food security…
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Somerset farmer ordered to pay out £5,000 after river pollution
A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £5,000 after he admitted to causing pollution in a river in 2022. Taunton magistrates heard that…
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Farming Recovery Fund opens to support flooded farmers
The government has opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding this winter…
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Countryside 'way ahead' on solar energy but numbers still too low
Homes and businesses in the countryside are leading the way on solar power generation, new research says, but numbers are still far too low to meet…
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RPA opens claim window for CS revenue and ES agreements
The claim windows for existing Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements are now open for farmers to apply to. Farmers are…
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Consultation seeks views on rolling out hydrogen-powered tractors
Hydrogen-powered tractors could be a regular sight in Britain's fields if new plans are given the approval by the government. New regulations, set…
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