The latest Rural Life news for UK farmers and the agricultural industry.
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A new report released today at the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) proposes a ‘new deal’ for Britain’s farmers, which aims to help struggling…
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As from 1st April 2017, farmers will be feeling the heat as those that own and operate small scale wind turbines will be subject to some significant…
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As many as 20 per cent of Scottish farmers could quit the industry in 2017 as a result Brexit, according to a report by Scotland's Rural College…
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Farmers and those linked to the countryside have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours List. A total of 1,197 people are on the list, with…
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Following an investigation by the Press Association, it has been revealed that government funding for national parks has been cut by a quarter since…
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The National Farmers Union (NFU) has releases its New Year message, saying 2016 was a 'tumultuous' year for the farming industry, and that 2017 'must…
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The Scottish Government has guaranteed funding for practical farm research in 2017 and unveiled a package of new money for its land reform agenda…
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One year on from the launch of the Farming Recovery Fund the initiative has received over 1,100 applications, which have totalled over £9 million…
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Farmers have expressed their frustration that a small grants scheme is not currently available under the Wales Rural Development Programme (RDP)…
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The chairman of an influential Parliamentary committee warned the head of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) that the agency must do better on BPS…
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