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Highland farmer finally receives compensation from Network Rail after cow strike
Network Rail have compensated a West Highland farmer following a long-running row over liability after a train struck and killed a cow last summer…
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Number of seasonal farm workers drops 17% as NFU urges government action
The number of seasonal workers coming to Britain's farms from the EU has dropped 17% and the outlook for the next two seasons is 'in jeopardy'…
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Welsh dairy 'of great importance' says Prince Charles on summer tour
Prince Charles has described the dairy industry as of 'great importance' as he made his annual summer tour of Wales. Speaking as he was touring a…
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Agricultural workers among healthiest workforce in UK
Agriculture workers are among the healthiest workforce in the UK, according to new research. The survey of 2,014 UK adults by IronmongeryDirect…
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'Record number' of rural families being made homeless, says report
There are a record number of rural homeless families in Britain living in bed and breakfasts, according to new research. The report said rural…
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‘Avoiding a hard Brexit is our priority’: Welsh women in farming set out needs
Welsh women in agriculture have set out their needs as the industry prepares to leave Europe, with avoiding a ‘hard’ Brexit set out as the top…
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Dramatic farmed landscape: Lake District becomes World Heritage Site
The Lake District has become a World Heritage Site joining iconic locations such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon as a place…
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UK urged to stay in single market until final Brexit deal as farmers' confidence drops
The UK is being urged to stay in the single market and customs union until a final Brexit deal has been settled, according to the CBI business group…
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RSPCA seeks to gain ‘statutory powers’ to enter private property
The rural community has expressed its concerns with the RSPCA's new strategy of getting statutory powers to rescue animals. The RSPCA’s strategy…
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NFU Cymru expresses natural resources consultation as 'costly regulation'
Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has urged farmers to get involved with the Welsh Government consultation on Taking Forward Wales’ Sustainable…
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