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'Energy revolution': Farmers look to invest in energy storage technology
An ‘energy revolution’ is being predicted for the UK over the next decade, as farmers and landowners look to invest in energy storage technology…
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Policies to promote confidence and investment 'immediate priority'
The government has been urged to create policies to promote confidence and investment in the agricultural industry, such as tax incentives through…
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Farming charity releases top ten food safety concerns posed by US-UK trade deal
A charity which promotes environmentally friendly farming has listed its top ten food safety concerns if a UK-US trade deal is struck. In preparation…
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Agri-trade between UK and Ireland grows in overall terms despite Brexit
Trade between the UK and Ireland has grown in overall terms, despite difficulty presented by Brexit and the weaker Pound sterling. According to the…
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Growers turning to emerging developments in automation to battle dwindling labour
British growers are increasingly turning to recent developments in automation to reduce their reliance on a dwindling supply of labour. An AHDB…
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Embrace new technologies to battle lack of labour, horticultural experts say
The biggest challenge for the horticultural sector in the next few years will be hiring enough seasonal labour, according to a panel of experts. Nine…
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Laser beam technology to deter eagles from killing lambs under trial
Laser beam technology is being trialled in Scotland as a method to deter sea eagles from kidnapping lambs. The lasers will be shone onto hillsides in…
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UK could introduce ‘gold standard’ food labels detailing country of origin and welfare
A food labelling system which showcases Britain's animal welfare standards coupled with a detailed country of origin label could be rolled out across…
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British farmers will 'no longer be at top of value chain' if standards are undermined
Undermining regulation and welfare standards will mean British farmers are no longer at the top of the value chain, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has…
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Red Tractor standards recognised by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use
Red Tractor Assured farmers can continue to buy professional rodenticides without taking part in a stewardship training course. The Campaign for…
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