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'Grey belt' policy puts London's Green Belt farmland at risk, report warns
A planning loophole is opening up swathes of London’s countryside and farmland to development, a new report warns. Despite Labour’s pledge to…
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Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market
Plans to relocate one of the south east’s key livestock markets have been approved, in a move expected to secure the future of trading at Thame…
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FCN volunteer highlights hidden toll of cancer care in farming communities
A farming charity volunteer has shared the emotional toll of caring for her husband through cancer, as part of a campaign highlighting the importance…
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NI farmers hit out at 'unacceptable' 153% firearms licence fee hike
A proposed 153% hike in firearms licensing fees has sparked backlash from farmers in Northern Ireland, as concerns grow over the impact on farms and…
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Livestock at risk as ferry chaos hits Scotland's island farms
Ferry disruption is pushing island farmers towards crisis point, with livestock welfare and essential supplies at risk, NFU Scotland has warned. The…
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Landowners back Cairngorms fire ban amid escalating wildfire risk
A fire ban across the Cairngorms comes into force this week, with landowners warning it is a “vital step” to curb a growing wildfire threat as…
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Spring surge in farm-linked illnesses prompts public health warning
Farm visits this Easter could carry a higher risk of infection, health officials have warned, as spring sees a sharp rise in farm-linked illness…
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Clarkson launches 'For Farms' Sake' campaign as UK farmers face crisis
Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan have launched a bold new push to champion British farming, unveiling a major Diddly Squat Farm Shop rebrand as…
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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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