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Operation Countryside: Major rural crime operation ordered by Yorkshire police
A rural crime-fighting operation will see police deployed across Scarborough and Ryedale to stop 'cross-border criminals', North Yorkshire police…
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Scottish farmers among those receiving food-project funding boost
The Scottish government has announced a multi-million pound boost to food processors and farmers. Butchers, pie manufacturers, food processors and…
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Local community farming and food project to be launched in Wales
A new initiative to boost community farming and local food projects in Wales will be launched today (23 June). There’s been a boom in community…
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Drop in seasonal workers leaves some farms 'critically short'
The number of seasonal workers coming to work on British farms has dropped 17%, leaving farms 'critically short' of people to harvest fruit and veg…
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Conservative MEP fails to stop EU neonicotinoid ban
A Conservative MEP has failed to stop a complete EU ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, which critics say are harmful to Britain's bee population. In…
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Queen's Speech: Agriculture Bill announced to soothe post-Brexit path
An Agriculture Bill has been mentioned in today's Queen's Speech, as the embattled Prime Minister tries to push forward her Government's legislative…
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Farmers being duped by illegal waste operators
Farmers have been advised to be aware of illegal waste operators who are targeting rural properties. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said a number of…
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Unlock new land and empower rural communities, group urges government
The Government is being urged to use tomorrow's Queen’s Speech to help unlock land for new affordable homes in the countryside. The Queen’s Speech…
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East Lothian farmer 'furious' after appearing in SNP political broadcast
Broadcasting watchdogs have said an SNP political broadcast unfairly used footage of a farmer who did not know he was appearing in the film. East…
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Farmers and industry figures in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2017
The Queen's Birthday Honours list has been released, recognising more than 1,000 people for commitment to public service. In the farming sector, main…
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