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Boosting farm yields to restore habitats could create greenhouse gas ‘sink’
New study using UK data is first to show that raising farm yields and allowing ‘spared’ land to be reclaimed for woodlands and wetlands could offset…
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Decision on open access to Welsh countryside 'should not be rushed'
With huge concerns from farmers and landowners in Wales around the proposed open access charter, the National Sheep Association (NSA) urges the Welsh…
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Norfolk farmer Tony Martin held over firearm offence
The West Norfolk farmer Tony Martin, who shot dead a teenage burglar in 1999, is believed to have been arrested by police in Wisbech on suspicion of…
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Government spending on flood recovery reaches £200m
Prime Minister David Cameron announced a package of more than £40m to rebuild and improve flood defences in the aftermath of Storm Eva. And he…
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Rural estates hold the key to thousands of affordable homes, says RICS
Landowners behind England’s 5,000 largest rural estates should be called upon to release land for affordable housing, according to The Royal…
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'Government not up to speed on broadband targets'
The NFU believes Government measures to improve rural broadband could help farming communities but, it believes more could still be done to improve…
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Farm rents 'must come down next year,' as farmers tightening their belts
The farming community must tighten its belt and landlords should share the burden too, according to Tenant Farmers Association's National Chairman…
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Primary school children learn about farming
Local primary school children learnt about farming when Glamorgan NFU Cymru Chairman, Abi Reader and NFU Cymru Swansea Group Secretary, Kate Miles…
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Recovery fund for flood affected farmers opens
An emergency fund to help farmers affected by Storm Desmond to restore damaged agricultural land launches has been launched, Farming Minister George…
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2,000 livestock have died in recent floods
Around 2,000 sheep and cattle are believed to have drowned during the floods, according to new figures. Flood defences performed as they were…
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