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Union calls for publication of greening report to achieve environmental goals
NFU Scotland is calling for the publication of a report into greening in Scotland, ahead of the Union’s annual conference in February 2018. The…
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Gove 'must end agricultural land used as tax haven' - Greens
The Green Party has urged Defra Secretary Michel Gove to end the use of agricultural land as a 'tax haven'. Green Party MEP Molly Scott Cato said she…
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Support and funding for farmers can help reverse 'dramatic decline' in birds
UK farmers have the potential to help reverse the dramatic declines of farmland birds over the past 40 years if given the funding and support…
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England to be mapped using lasers to help combat flooding and waste crime
England's entire landscape will be mapped by 2020 using aircraft equipped with laser scanners, according to the Environment Agency. The move is hoped…
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Farmers urged to apply for new woodland grant
Farmers and landowners can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property for financial and environmental benefits…
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Farmers warned to prepare as Storm Dylan could bring 80mph gusts
The UK is to be battered by gusts of up to 80mph as the New Year approaches, with one insurer telling farmers to be prepared. With the Met Office…
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'Excessive' planning fees due to increase by 20 percent in early 2018
Planning fees are due to increase by 20 percent in early 2018 as local authorities take advantage of new legislation. Planning fees were set to…
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BBC’s Farmers’ Country Showdown returns for second series
BBC One farming programme The Farmers’ Country Showdown is to return for a second series. Due to broadcast this winter, the series will once again…
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Rural landlords warned of 'chaos' over energy efficiency uncertainty
Rural landlords have warned of chaos in the residential lettings market due to uncertainty over how to comply with energy efficiency rules. A…
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Use New Year to minimise safety risks on-farm, farmers urged
Farms should use the New Year as an opportunity to review their approach to health and safety and make sure they have appropriate policies in place…
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