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National Sheep Association giveaway set to aid growing flock
Young shepherd Cathryn Jones could not have been happier on receiving the news she was a winner in an NSA prize draw, taking home a £200 voucher for…
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'Farmers will protect the countryside': Inquiry into environmental policy post-Brexit to go ahead today
Farmers are the workforce that will 'protect' and 'enhance' the British environment now and in the future, an inquiry into environmental policy…
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Record low number of British butterflies concerns scientists
The Big Butterfly Count has recorded its lowest number of common species since records began. Butterfly experts have expressed concern after numbers…
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'Cut the red tape that is killing us': EU farming sector outlines first thoughts on CAP post-2020
The EU farming sector have outlined their first thoughts on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020. EU agri-cooperative Copa and Cogeca has…
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NI Agriculture Minister McIlveen puts 'profitable farming industry' as key objective
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has said that delivering a profitable farming industry is a key objective for her during…
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Fermanagh and Omagh delivers £8.3m to local rural businesses in Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and Omagh has delivered £8.3 million of the LEADER element within the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP). Funded by the Northern…
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2016 Smithfield Festival appeals to all sectors
With a wide range of technical seminars, trade stands, top class livestock and free entrance, this year’s Smithfield Festival on the 15 and 16…
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'Changes needed to Neighbourhood Planning Bill to help rural economy thrive and grow'
Changes are needed to the Neighbourhood Planning Bill to help the rural economy thrive and grow, the CLA has said. Further reform of the planning and…
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Northern Ireland allocates £100,000 for Social Farming Capital Grant Scheme
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister has announced the opening of a Social Farming Capital Grant Scheme. With £100,000 available for farmers, those…
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Fracking in Lancashire given go ahead by government despite local opposition
The government has overturned Lancashire county council’s rejection of a fracking site, paving the way for shale company Cuadrilla to drill in the…
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