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Beaver return risks farmer conflict without long-term backing, charities warn
Farmers are being urged to prepare for the return of beavers, as new guidance warns long-term funding is crucial to avoid conflict and prevent the…
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Growers warn soaring energy charges could hit UK food production
Farmers are bracing for soaring energy costs as new electricity charges come into force, prompting urgent warnings over the future of UK food…
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Farmers face mounting pressure as MPs demand 'level playing field'
MPs are stepping up calls for action to improve farm profitability, warning UK agriculture is under growing pressure from rising costs, tighter…
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Global tensions put UK food production under growing strain, unions warn
Surging input costs and global instability are putting UK food production under mounting strain, farming leaders have warned. In a rare joint move…
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AHDB to publish weekly fertiliser prices amid Middle East conflict
AHDB will publish weekly fertiliser price updates as rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict drive fresh uncertainty for UK farmers…
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Ministers launch 'farm to fork' board to boost UK agriculture amid rising costs
Ministers and industry leaders have launched a new farming board aimed at improving farm incomes and strengthening UK food security, as rising costs…
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Farmers to benefit as £100m move restarts key CO2 and bioethanol plant
A £100 million government-backed restart of a major carbon dioxide plant could provide a crucial boost to UK farming and food production amid growing…
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Debate over non-stun slaughter intensifies amid calls for reform
Nearly six in ten Britons support banning non-stun slaughter, new polling shows, as pressure grows on ministers to act. New polling by More In Common…
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Crofting reforms hailed as 'way forward' for landowners and crofters
New crofting legislation has been approved by the Scottish Parliament, with rural leaders welcoming it as a step towards stronger collaboration — but…
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Rural groups urge action as fly-tipping leaves farmers footing the bill
Ministers are being told “actions speak louder than words” as pressure mounts to end the fly-tipping injustice affecting rural communities. Farmers…
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