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SNP budget 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish Conservatives have labelled the SNPs budget a “kick in the teeth” for Scotland's remote rural communities. The budget, announced this…
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'Museums for tourists': More recognition needed for national park farmers
The CLA has called for national parks to be more than just “museums for tourists” and ensure “vibrant and sustainable” rural communities fit for the…
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Alan Titchmarsh urges Brits to support farmers this Christmas
Alan Titchmarsh has urged the British public to support farmers this Christmas or “risk losing them forever”. In a new video for the Prince's…
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Female farmers call for men-only tradition at show to be scrapped
Women in the Devon farming sector have called for a men-only awards dinner to “get with the times” and allow them to attend. The awards dinner, which…
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#BuyMyTurkey: Farmers and public celebrate buying local this Christmas
Farmers are being urged to take to social media today to share messages of why buying local is important during the festive period. To raise the…
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Farmers worry major afforestation plans could drive families off the land
Major afforestation plans by the Welsh Government could drive 1,400 farming families off the land, Welsh farmers have warned. New proposals aimed at…
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Farm cancels charitable turkey auction due to vegan outrage
A farm has cancelled its annual turkey auction after vegan campaigners demanded a stop to it. St Werberghs City Farm turkey auction raises money for…
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Charity to send festive hampers to farming families in need
A farming charity are giving out festive hampers to those farming families who need extra support this Christmas season. For many, Christmas can be…
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Boost for remote Highland farmers as micro-abattoir project edges closer
Funding has been given to the farming community on the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh to commence construction of an abattoir to ensure local meat…
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New fund to drive down costs for farmers whilst cutting down waste
The 'Food Producers Fund' has been launched to help drive down costs for rural businesses whilst increasing recycling, energy recovery and maximising…
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