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Farm installs vending machine to dispense eggs due to thieves
A vending machine which dispenses eggs has been installed on farm because too many people were abusing its honesty box system. The family-run egg…
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4 in 5 Brits believe UK needs more education on origins of food
The majority of Brits believe consumers need to learn more about the origins of their food, new research reveals. The survey, conducted by Certas…
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Amber Rudd's knife sale proposals will 'adversely affect' rural communities, Countryside Alliance warns
New proposals to restrict online knife sales could 'adversely affect' rural communities, according to Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim…
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£40,000 available for farm projects through European Innovation Partnership
Up to £40,000 is available for farming projects in Wales through the European Innovation Partnership, it has been announced. The aim of the…
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British farmers looking to short-term profits as subsidy fears grow, National Trust warns
The 'clock is ticking' for British farmers as they face a decade of uncertainty surrounding post-Brexit subsidies, according to the National Trust…
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Majority of public think countryside needs more funding
A new survey released shows that 8 out of 10 people (84%) think the Government should spend money on preserving and managing the countryside. YouGov…
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Lake District's first farming officer looks to creating farming task force
The Lake District, hot on the heels of being awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Site status, has appointed its first ever dedicated farming officer. The…
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Farmers voice concerns over BT rural broadband plans
Rural areas will lose out if BT Openreach fails to deliver its universal high-speed broadband plans across the country, farmers have warned. The…
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On-farm reservoir grant announced by Defra
Defra has announced a minimum grant of £35,000 to improve water efficiency on farms by constructing on-farm reservoirs. The grant is part of the…
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Commoners to receive ‘top-up payments’ after major legal win
Top-up payments - totalling millions of pounds - will be paid to eligible farmers in the next few days as a result of a major legal win. Previously…
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