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Study shows decline in Scotland's rural gender pay gap
The gender pay gap in Scotland’s mainly rural local authorities has declined substantially since 2012 to the point at which, in 2018, the gap is -1.9…
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Two female farming icons to speak at 'She Who Dares...Farms'
Two prominent farming icons will be joining the 'She Who Dares...Farms' conference which aims to showcase the contribution women make to the…
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New focus on work-related deaths looks at risk of working from height
A renewed focus has been called to tackle the number of preventable deaths and injuries as a result of working at height. Over the last 35 years the…
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Five Cambridgeshire county farms need new tenants
Five county farms are looking for new tenants as part of the Cambridgeshire County Council’s re-letting programme. More than 995 acres of the…
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'Borrow Bread and Purgatory': Book unearths meaning behind British field names
Borrow Bread, Dear Bought and Purgatory are just some of the dark names given to fields across history by angry farmers frustrated with poor crops…
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NI farmers encouraged to apply to Business Development scheme
Applications to Northern Ireland's Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme must be submitted by tomorrow and farmers are encouraged to act fast…
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Rise in 'worrying telephone calls' to charities as uncertainty grips farmers
Some farmers still struggling with the impact of last year's severe weather along with continued financial uncertainty have been placed on 'suicide…
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Concerns increase over risk of farm fires following dry, warm weather
Concerns are increasing that the current record high February temperatures and dry countryside mean there is a high risk of moor and farm land fires…
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Group aims to raise £3m to roll out broadband in rural areas
A community-led initiative which brings superfast broadband to rural communities is aiming to raise £3 million through investment crowdfunding…
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Inquiry looks at firework ban amid concerns over animal welfare
An inquiry has been launched into fireworks law, including the case for a ban on public sale and use, following concerns that they are a fire hazard…
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