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Farming family launches appeal for cancer research after losing daughter
A Norfolk farming family are launching a Christmas appeal having lost their daughter to a brain tumour. The festive season will never be the same for…
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NFU Scotland urges public to support farmers this Christmas
The Christmas period is the "perfect time" for the Scottish public to buy and support local, which in turn backs farmers and crofters. This festive…
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Crofters receive £1m grant to build and improve crofts
Crofters in Scotland's most remote communities have received a grant of more than £1m to help build and improve crofts. More than £1 million has now…
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'Countryside Charter' proposes policies for strong rural sector
A new 'Countryside Charter' has been proposed to deliver a strong Brexit for the rural sector after the UK leaves the EU. The “Enterprising…
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Former JLS boyband member fronts campaign to get millenials farming
A campaign spearheaded by a former boy band member turned farmer to encourage British millenials to take up farming has been launched. The UK’s…
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Farmers relieved as Powys Council rejects plans to sell Farming Estate
Powys County Council has voted not to sell swathes of its 11,300 acre Farming Estate amid budget concerns and will instead maintain it as viable…
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Vegans demand village of Wool changes name to 'Vegan Wool'
Vegan campaigners have demanded that the ancient Dorset village of Wool changes its name to 'Vegan Wool', claiming it promotes sheep cruelty. Animal…
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Gender pay gap narrows in Scotland's rural areas, but still more to do
Women in Scotland's rural areas have seen the gender pay gap narrow over the last decade, new research shows. In 2017, women in remote parts of the…
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Tenants to have stronger voice in Scottish Crown Estate assets
Farmers and rural communities will now have a stronger voice in the management of Scottish Crown Estate assets. Under reforms passed by the Scottish…
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Hike and Bike Challenge raises nearly £23,000 for farming charity
A farming charity has received a cheque for nearly £23,000 following a gruelling Hike and Bike Challenge undertaken by NFU Cymru. The two day…
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