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Over 250 farmers hailed for efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers
Hundreds of farmers and landowners have been hailed for their efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers, with hopes the iconic species may start to…
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MPs call for new regulations to combat soil degradation by 2035
MPs are calling for a regulatory framework to be introduced by 2035 to focus on preventing soil degradation and contamination across agriculture. The…
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Defra opens two grants to boost domestic production of trees and seeds
Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to apply to Defra's latest two grants seeking to increase domestic production of trees and seeds. The…
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Soil project to study value of hedges in storing carbon below ground
The value and role of hedges in storing carbon below the ground is being studied as part of a project gathering soil samples from across Wales. Data…
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Labour pledges to improve rural grid connections
Labour has confirmed it will seek to improve rural grid connections to allow farmers to connect their renewable energy projects to the grid quicker…
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UK's most comprehensive guide to cover crops launches for growers
Farmers can now get their hands on the UK's most comprehensive guide to selecting, establishing and terminating cover crops. Appropriate species…
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Project boosting UK-grown pulses sees new knowledge exchange platform
Farmers who are part of a project to grow more pulses and cut carbon emissions will be the first to benefit from a new knowledge exchange platform…
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Food prices could see 'further increases' in 2024 due to climate change
Food price inflation remains at 10% with prices still near record highs, but the situation could worsen next year as El Niño and climate change…
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Sustainability commitments require more transparency, NI farm leader says
NI dairy farmers are being told to ask questions about sustainability commitments before signing an official agreement due to fears over a lack of…
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NatWest to review its app after customers told to ditch red meat
NatWest says it will conduct a full review of its banking app after customers were suggested to slash red meat intake to help reduce emissions…
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