The latest Rural Life news for UK farmers and the agricultural industry.
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Current legalisation will not allow a proposed lynx release into the UK wild to take place, the sheep industry has warned. With rumours abound of an…
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The UK government has today launched its £400m Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund, aimed at boosting full-fibre infrastructure. The announcement…
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The majority of Scottish farm businesses are 'foreseeing negative impacts' from Brexit, according to a new survey. Responses to accountant firm…
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The Scottish government has released £200,000 to Scottish Rural Action (SRA) in the hope the money will help empower rural communities. The £200,000…
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A Labour politician has called for a strategy that guarantees Welsh rural areas get the same amount as attention and funding as urban areas. The…
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Research funded by the Scottish government has been released which shows the role of women in agriculture, showing progress is being made but…
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With schools starting to break up for the holidays soon, a farming union is warning farmers of the dangers of letting children play on farm during…
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The National Farmers' Union has met with the Bank of England and the British Bankers Association to talk about the financial future for farming…
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One in five of the 100 largest payments made under European Union farming subsidies will be given to families in the Sunday Times 'Rich List'. The…
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A farmer from North Yorkshire has issued a plea after one of her sheep died from horrific injuries caused to the neck. Shepherdess Rachel Turnbull…
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