The latest Rural Life news for UK farmers and the agricultural industry.
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Farmers are being urged to open their gates for this year’s Open Farm Sunday on 11th June and 'proudly show the public all that you achieve and the…
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Powers which allow HS2 Ltd to buy up land not related to the railway for lucrative development will be removed from the High Speed Rail Bill by the…
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Farm businesses in England have been told to prepare for a shake-up of the water market. From 1 April 2017, farm businesses will be able to choose…
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The Brexit vote has led to the future of upland farming in Wales 'hanging in the balance', according to the sector. Organisers of a conference will…
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Rural organisation the CLA has set out an action plan for ministers to avert the 'impending business rates crisis'. The organisation says businesses…
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For the first time in six years the Chairman of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is an ‘active’ farmer and will lead the…
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The Scottish Government has warned that a ‘hard Brexit’ would wipe out funding for rural areas, potentially devastating Scotland’s farming and food…
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Latest crime statistics in Northern Ireland has prompted farmers to explain that rural businesses and the countryside remain soft targets for…
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The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said new business rates will 'cripple' rural businesses. From April 2017, many businesses will see their…
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Recent rises in sheep worrying cases caused by dogs has led one farmer in Herefordshire to say that he won't 'hesitate in shooting in future'. Posted…
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