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Young farmers face serious challenges and need support, says NatWest
Young farmers in the UK are facing 'serious and unnecessary challenges' which is impacting the entire industry, a NatWest report has said. The…
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Police gain insight into rural crime at special events
Police Officers have been gaining an insight into rural crime and how best to tackle it on special courses. Funded by Warwickshire Police and Crime…
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Landowners pledge to work with broadband providers only if Government improves connectivity in countryside
Rural landowners have pledged to work with fibre broadband infrastructure providers to renew and update an industry wayleave agreement for access…
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Pink bale breast cancer campaign set to return this year
A campaign which has seen hundreds of silage bales wrapped in bright pink film to show solidarity with breast cancer research is being re-launched…
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People with learning difficulties gain first-hand experience of farming thanks to thriving smallholding
Youngsters and adults with learning difficulties are gaining first-hand experience of farming, food production and the countryside thanks to a…
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Grants for Midland based companies to be awarded for rural development and investment
Companies producing food products and cycle networks in the rural areas covered by the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership will receive a £3million…
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Northern Ireland encourages rural businesses to apply for £50,000 in grant funding
Northern Ireland Government is encouraging rural businesses to avail of up to £50,000 in grant funding, which could help further develop farm…
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Farmers need to be paid properly to help with flood management, says NFU
Farmers need to be consulted and paid properly for the use of their land if they are to be of help to prevent flooding, the NFU have said. The NFU…
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Cosmic rays to help measure soil moisture levels for farmers
Grasslands around the UK are being fitted with 'intergalactic cosmic rays' to help measure soil moisture levels. The project launched in 2013 and now…
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'Significant risks': Subsidy payments might be further delayed due to ongoing IT issues
Fergus Ewing, Scotland's Rural Minister, has admitted there are still 'significant risks' some EU subsidy payments will be delayed a result of…
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