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Further fall in Scottish organic farms - down by 7 per cent
The percentage of agricultural land used for organic farming has fallen by seven per cent to 126,000 hectares, or 2.3 per cent of agricultural land…
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Northern Irish rural body urged to take more flexible approach on inclusion of fencing in new scheme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has urged the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to take a more flexible approach on the…
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Department of Energy proposes major reductions in support for Anaerobic Digestion
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has published a consultation document proposing major reductions in support for Anaerobic Digestion…
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'Need for an accessible agri-environment scheme', says Welsh farmers
The need for an accessible agri-environment scheme which offers every farmer in Wales the opportunity to participate if they so wish was called for…
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2,400 acre organic farm for sale in Ireland with €17m guide price
The most important and largest agricultural estate and organic farm to come to the Irish market this century is now for sale with a €17m guide price…
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Farming industry disappointed as new flooding report shows decreased funding for river maintenance
The Environment Audit Committee report released today states that funding for river maintenance has decreased by 6 per cent from 2010-15. The report…
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Landowners advised to diversify as agricultural land values cool
As agricultural land values continue to cool, owners seeking the best return on their property investment are advised to diversify to achieve the…
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New Nitrate Vulnerable Zones are 'likely to have a significant impact' on farm businesses
The launch of the Welsh Government's consultation on new Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) in Wales is expected in the coming weeks. A nitrate…
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NFU submits revised application for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments
The NFU has submitted its revised application for the emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments for a more targeted area of the oilseed rape…
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Farmers underline importance of 'resource efficiency' for a sustainable future
Farmers and organisations have underlined at this year’s Green Week workshop the key role of the sector to ensure sustainable rural areas for future…
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