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Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer during the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm. The television presenter disclosed the…
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Rare breeds charity urges stronger support for small abattoirs
Small and medium-sized abattoirs could lose vital support under proposed meat inspection charge reforms, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust has warned…
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Farmers praised as North York Moors wildfire recovery gets £3.2m boost
Farmers and land managers are set to play a key role in restoring fire-hit North York Moors peatland after the government pledged up to £3.2 million…
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Welsh farming consultant urges families not to ignore cancer signs
A retired Welsh agricultural consultant who cared for his wife through terminal cancer is urging farming families to seek help early if something…
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Farm animal vets at risk from fee reforms, MPs warn
MPs have warned that efforts to reduce veterinary fees must not come at the expense of rural and farm-animal practices. A new report by the…
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RABI launches life-saving FarmersAid app
RABI has launched FarmersAid, a new app designed to help save lives in the first minutes after a serious on-farm accident. The free smartphone app…
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Charity RABI offers £200 per child to help with school costs
Farming families are being urged to prepare for RABI’s Return to School Grant, with £200 available per child when applications open at 12pm on Monday…
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Duchess joins farmers ahead of Open Farm Sunday milestone
The Duchess of Edinburgh has helped mark 20 years of Open Farm Sunday, as farms across the UK prepare to welcome visitors on 7 June. Her Royal…
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Farmers and firefighters halt major Pentland wildfire threat
A wildfire in the Pentland Hills was contained to around 17 hectares after a rapid response by firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers helped prevent a…
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Northern Ireland firearms fee hike dropped after rural backlash
Plans to raise Northern Ireland firearm certificate fees by more than 150% have been dropped after strong opposition from rural campaigners. The…
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