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Urban housing at the centre of Autumn Budget, leaving rural housing needs out
The farming industry and rural businesses have told of their concern by the lack of policies designed to address the housing challenges in the…
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Farmer embraces technology by bringing FaceTime to the farm
Educating young people about the importance of farming is critical to the industry, and one farmer is embracing technology and bringing country life…
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DVLA staff refuse to identify fly-tipper who dumped rubbish on farm
A fly-tipper who dumped rubbish on a Devon farm has avoided punishment after the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency refused to reveal his details on…
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CAP 'not fit for purpose' due to steep decline of small farms, report warns
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is not fit for purpose due to the detrimental effect it has on small farms, according to a new report…
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Budget 2017: Investment in emerging tech, increased NLW and billions for Brexit
Chancellor Philip Hammond has increased investment in emerging technologies, increased the National Living Wage and set aside billions for Brexit…
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Farmer faces £50,000 bill after bullock slams into motorist
A farmer faces paying a £50,000 bill after his bullock jumped over a six-foot fence and caused a serious car crash. The half-a-tonne Charolais…
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7 out of 10 slowest areas in UK for broadband is in rural Wales
Seven out of ten slowest areas in the UK for broadband is in Wales, according to a new report which urges the Welsh Government to act. Figures from…
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Mass housing developments 'threaten' England's natural landscapes
The government is failing to protect England’s natural landscapes from mass housing developments, according to new research. Research by the Campaign…
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Scottish farmers who lack vision need 'transformational change', report urges
The Scottish agricultural industry must undertake a "transformational change" to alter the mindset of some of its farmers who lack vision, according…
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Farmers to descend on London to launch new cook book celebrating Britishness
Farmers from across the country will be in London to celebrate the launch of a new cook book starring them, their produce produce and Great British…
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