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Farmer looks for new entrant to replace son who tragically died
The legacy of a young dairy farmer who died in tragic circumstances last year is set to live on as his father seeks a new entrant to farm the…
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Projects seeks info on women in agriculture during World War One
A project is seeking to find families who have ties to women in the suffrage movement who kept the nation fed during the First World War. The Old…
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Farmers prepare to open their gates to 250,000 people this weekend
Over 250,000 people are expected to visit a farm on Sunday 10th June as over 350 farms across the UK prepare to open their gates to the public for…
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Farming union takes on five peaks to raise money for 'life saving' charity
The Ulster Farmers' Union has taken on five peaks across six countries all in one day to raise £100,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. The UFU…
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Popular farming podcast to focus on emerging leaders in new series
Popular farming podcast 'Rock and Roll Farming' will produce a series of new podcasts interviewing young people who have shown leadership in…
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One month left to apply for historic farm building fund
Farmers and land managers have just one month to apply for the first round of funding to restore historic farm buildings on their land. Defra has…
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National Parks can fuel rural economic growth, says CLA
Farmers and landowners have urged the government to put boosting economic growth and productivity in designated landscapes like National Parks. Defra…
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Nominations for Wales’ female farming heroes launched
Welsh farmers are aiming to celebrate the contribution of women in the industry with this year’s Woman Farmer of the Year award. In what has…
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Ploughing away: Farmers least likely to take holiday, survey shows
Farmers take the least amount of days leave compared to any other sector, with half of those surveyed saying they took fewer than five days holiday…
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Annual sheep race re-opens despite vegan pressure to close it
An annual Easter sheep run that was cancelled due to pressure from animal rights and vegan activists has decided to return this weekend. The annual…
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