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Young sisters win 'Farming Heroes' award for running farm after death of dad
Two young sisters have won the BBC Countryfile Farming Heroes award for their achievements running the family farm after the death of their father…
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UK fallen stock levels in 2018 possibly worst since records began
UK fallen stock levels during the 2018 lambing season was the worst for five years, and possibly the worst since records began in 2011. According to…
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Fashion designer creates clothes inspired from farm feedbags
A fashion design graduate who grew up on a farm in Perthshire has used her expertise to create a collection of clothes to promote farming. Jessica…
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Australian farm dog sets record after selling for £12,500 at auction
A farm dog in Australia has set a new record after selling for AUS$22,000 (£12,500) at a Working Dog Auction in Victoria. The Kelpie, called Glencain…
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Hundreds of farms welcome over 270,000 people on Open Farm Sunday
Hundreds of farms across the UK welcomed over 270,000 people from the British public as part of Open Farm Sunday. Across the country, the food and…
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Young farmers to drive to Mongolia and back to raise funds for charity
Two young farmers are taking on a gruelling 15,000 mile round trip from the UK to Mongolia to raise awareness of mental health in agriculture…
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Parade celebrates Prince Charles' work towards enhancing British rural life
A parade has celebrated Prince Charles' work towards enhancing and protecting British rural life and the farming industry. The Prince’s Countryside…
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Jersey cow owned by Devon farmer crowned Britain's Sexiest Cow 2018
A Jersey cow owned by a farmer from Devon has been announced as the winner of Britain's Sexiest Cow 2018. Char, a Jersey Cow owned by Charlotte…
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Bill pushed to recognise importance of farming to Scottish islands
Farmers are pushing for the Scottish Islands Bill to recognise that farming and crofting is the backbone of many, if not all, island communities. The…
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Project to encourage young farmers in promoting native breeds
A new government-funded project to be launched by Adam Henson at a popular agricultural show seeks to encourage young farmers in promoting the UK's…
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