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Muirburn licensing delayed until 2026 after record wildfires
A decision by the Scottish government to postpone the rollout of muirburn licensing until autumn 2026 has been hailed as pragmatic and evidence-led…
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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper heads down under for solo series
Kaleb Cooper, the breakout star of Clarkson’s Farm, is leaving his beloved Chipping Norton behind to tackle agriculture on a massive scale in his…
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David Richardson memorial to celebrate a farming pioneer's lasting legacy
The life of David Richardson — Norfolk farmer, broadcaster and writer whose work reshaped British agriculture — will be celebrated at a special…
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Tractor on Royal Mile as harvest service honours Scotland's farmers
Scotland’s farmers were celebrated at a special Harvest Thanksgiving service in Edinburgh, with a tractor and seed drill taking pride of place…
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Young farmers generate £10m of social value, report shows
Young Farmers’ Clubs generated more than £10 million in social value last year, according to new figures released to mark National Young Farmers’…
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Rural anger as regulator suspends action on harmful weeds
Natural England is facing mounting criticism after suspending its legal duty to handle complaints about harmful weeds, leaving farmers and landowners…
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Chancellor urged to reject vehicle levy that could hit farmers hard
Campaigners have urged the chancellor to reject proposals for a new vehicle acquisition tax based on weight, warning that it would unfairly penalise…
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Charity launches drive to break silence on menopause in farming
A new campaign is aiming to break the silence around the menopause in farming, with a wellbeing charity launching a dedicated initiative to raise…
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From 2,500 to 203: Decline of UK abattoirs sparks fresh alarm
Small abattoirs are 'the lynchpins of local meat supply chains' and their decline poses a severe risk to farming, food security and native breeds…
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Tenant farmers demand fairness as NFU sets tests for new commissioner
Tenant farmers are demanding fairness and clarity from England’s first Tenant Farming Commissioner, as the NFU welcomes Alan Laidlaw into the role…
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