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Mobile abattoir plea for rural Scotland as services decrease
The Scottish government has been urged to commit to implementing a network of mobile abattoirs across rural Scotland. The number of abattoirs in…
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Scottish farmer admits 'ancient' stone circle was built in 1990s
A Scottish farmer has admitted that the ‘ancient’ stone circle located on his farm was actually built in 1990s. What was thought to be a…
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Charity sees 'huge rise' in financial support to farmers following difficult year
A farming charity saw a huge 47 percent rise in the amount it paid to help struggling farmers following a particularly difficult year for the…
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'2 Minute Farmer' project to help farmers tackle big issues
Farmers are being challenged to begin 2019 by asking themselves one of the toughest questions they’ll ever have to answer as part of a new…
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New initiative to help ex-forces personnel move into agriculture
A new initiative to help ex-forces personnel looking to move into careers in the rural sector, including agriculture, is to be launched. The 'Rural…
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Half of Brits want to quit the rat race and own a smallholding
Escaping the rat race and living on a smallholding is the lifestyle dream of almost half the population (47%) of the UK, a new survey highlights. For…
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Search is on for Wales' next generation of rural leaders
The search is on for the next generation of rural leaders and entrepreneurs in Wales with the new launch of this year's Agri Academy. The academy…
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Sixteen percent of farmers now have access to superfast broadband
Sixteen percent of farmers now have access to superfast broadband, an increase of 12 percent since 2015, the NFU's latest broadband survey shows. But…
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Watchdog rules 'no further action' after personal farm data leaked
A watchdog has ruled that ‘no further action’ is required following the accidental release of personal farm details by Welsh government. Both the…
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94-year-old 'shepherding legend' scoops prestigious award
A 94-year-old 'shepherding legend' has scooped an award dedicated to recognising farmers who make a significant contribution to farming in the Inner…
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