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Farmers encouraged to participate in next year's farmland bird count
Farmers and growers are being asked to monitor and protect the bird species on their land as part of next year's Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). The…
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Concern as magpie removed from Wales' 2024 general licences
It will be an offence for Welsh farmers and land managers to control magpies from the new year, a review of general licences has confirmed. Natural…
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Welsh government unveils new proposals for Sustainable Farming Scheme
Welsh farmers are being urged to engage with the latest proposals of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, stating it's the most important change to…
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NFU raises concern as Defra plans to protect 30% of land by 2030
The NFU has raised concerns over a government pledge to protect 30% of land in England by 2030, as it could have 'unforeseen implications' on farms…
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Independent review calls for complete overhaul of policy on Dartmoor
An independent review into grazing and management of protected sites Dartmoor has called for a complete overhaul of policy and practice. The report…
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Upland farms 'need action before it’s too late', MPs warned
MPs in upland constituencies are being warned by a group of farmers that the transition to new support schemes is in danger of leaving them behind…
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M&S launches programme to 'rapidly decarbonisation' livestock farms
Marks and Spencer has unveiled a new programme which will see it collaborate with farmers to deliver 'rapid decarbonisation' of livestock production…
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Scottish woodland scheme approvals highest since year 2000
Over 13,000 hectares worth of new woodland creation schemes have been approved in Scotland so far this year, making it the highest number recorded…
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New unlimited financial penalties for pollution incidents
Farming businesses which pollute the environment could be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency from today. The previous…
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Over 20 industry groups to help UK farmers increase carbon capture
A consortium of over 20 farming industry groups are pushing farmers to reach net zero by diversifying their arable and forage cropping. The Centre…
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