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Soft punishment for sheep worrying culprit leads to call for harsher penalties
A man has been sentenced to just 80 hours of community service after his dogs attacked sheep, leading the industry to call for harsher penalties…
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New policies 'must promote productive and competitive farming'
Any new agricultural policy must start with the objective of securing a productive and competitive farming industry by supporting farmers in their…
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MPs to wear wheat-pin badge to show support for British farming
Members of Parliament have been urged to show their support for the agricultural industry next week on Back British Farming Day. MPs will be joining…
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Farmers should maintain public footpaths and be rewarded, walking charity says
Farmers should maintain public footpaths on their land in any post-Brexit public goods scheme, walking charity the Ramblers has urged. Farmers and…
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Applications now open to discover a world of dairying down under
Applications are now open to young farmers and breeders for a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Australia in January 2019. For the third…
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Last call for overseas research grants for ideas in strengthening UK rural life
Time is running out for applicants to apply for overseas research grants to investigate new ideas for improving rural life in the UK. Churchill…
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Scottish farmers awaiting 2017 support face 'serious cash flow problems'
Scottish farmers who have not received 2017 support payments could now be facing "serious" cash flow problems following an "unpredictable and…
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'You Are Not Alone' charity launches directory of support groups for farmers
A charity has launched a national directory of support groups with an aim to help farmers experiencing mental health issues. Mental health charity…
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Farmers told to be on the look-out for Asian Hornets following sightings
Farmers have been told to be on the look out for Asian Hornets after a person was stung by the aggressive insect in Jersey which is thought to be the…
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'Dream come true': Young couple one step closer to getting their first farm
A young couple who started their farming careers five years ago by crowdfunding are one step closer to getting their first farm. The new tenants of…
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