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Committee to scrutinise Defra and Natural England on rural effectiveness
A House of Lords session commencing today will take evidence surrounding the issue of whether the government has an effective voice for rural…
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Scottish farmers encouraged to use new helpline in time of need
A new initiative has been launched for farmers and those living in the rural community to seek confidential help in their time of need. NFU Scotland…
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Farming union highlights 'devastating' issue of livestock related injuries on farmers
A farming union is trying to make the public understand that it is not only deaths caused by livestock which devastate farm businesses, but also…
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People using rural areas as 'criminal tourism' as NFU demands more protection
The National Farmers' Union has said criminals are treating rural businesses and farmers as 'criminal tourism', a new report has said outlining the…
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Scottish farm tenants urged to mention concerns to landlords
Agricultural tenants in Scotland are being urged to explain to their landlords of any improvements that might been notifying. NFU Scotland and Crown…
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Schemes across UK to receive £15m of natural flood management funding
Projects around the country have been allocated government funding for natural flood defences, part of a drive to roll out innovative techniques to…
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Farmer arrested as he goes to Great Yorkshire Show instead of court
A farmer will be arrested after going to a well-known farming show instead of turning up for court. The farmer in question, 49-year-old John…
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Over 17,000 people affected with dementia live in rural Wales
Over 17,000 people affected by dementia in Wales live in rural areas, according to a report released which presses the government for more help on…
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33 Scottish dairy farmers leave the industry in first half of 2017, figures show
Around 33 dairy farmers left the industry in Scotland in the first half of the year, according to figures. Losses from the industry include two herds…
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Barclays extends its UK farming loan fund to £200 million
Barclays will be putting a further £100 million into its UK farming loan fund, the bank announced at the Great Yorkshire Show. The bank said it will…
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