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Farm open days have 'huge impact' on public perception, survey shows
Farmers who invite the public onto their farms are having a lasting positive impact, with nearly 90% of visitors in 2018 saying it has changed the…
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British dairy farmers needed to work on scenic Norway farm
British dairy farmers are needed to help out on a small dairy farm in the Land of the Midnight Sun, famous for its dramatic northern lights and…
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Farmers battle poor broadband access by investing in private networks
Farm businesses are seizing the initiative when it comes to tackling the challenge of poor mainstream broadband connections by investing in their own…
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Focus on building public's confidence in British produce, Henson tells farmers
Celebrity farmer Adam Henson encouraged farmers to focus on building the public’s confidence in their produce in 2019 at a major annual agricultural…
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Former NFU President Meurig Raymond awarded CBE
Former NFU President Meurig Raymond has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours announced today. Mr Raymond was President of the NFU from 2014…
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Medieval farming estate could be bought by county council
Europe's last working farm still operating under medieval customs could soon be bought by Nottinghamshire County Council. The 1,900-acre site Laxton…
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Major win for rural mobile coverage as Ofcom announce new measures
Ofcom has announced a series of new measures designed to compel mobile network operators to improve coverage in rural areas. Under changes to the…
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Young epileptic farmer overturns decision to stop disability allowance
A young epileptic farmer who suddenly had her disability allowance stopped by the Government managed to overturn the decision with the help of a…
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SNP budget cut to Less Favoured Areas 'unacceptable'
NFU Scotland have called an SNP budget slash for the country's remote 'Less Favoured Areas' as "unacceptable". Figures revealed in the Scottish…
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Pig industry network could be expanded to offer mental health support
The pig industry network could be expanded to help provide mental health support for farmers in the face of political uncertainty growing vegan…
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