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Barn fires across Somerset down to 'deliberate acts of arson'
Over the last few weeks there have been several barn fires across Somerset. Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue…
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Farmers urged to apply for 2017 Countryside Stewardship scheme
A month before the application window closes, land managers are being urged to apply for 2017 Countryside Stewardship agreements. Rural organisation…
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Badger cull to tackle bovine TB could be extended to Devon and Cornwall
Five new areas are expected to commence badger culling this autumn, including Devon and Cornwall. The Government wants to press on with its strategy…
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Scotland-only management rules on harvesting and field margins put growers at a “competitive disadvantage”
NFU Scotland has met with Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing on a Perthshire farm in a bid to get the Scottish Government to strip out gold-plating from…
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Local farmers meet with Police Commissioners to discuss impact of rural crime
Welsh farmers have voiced their concern about the way crime impacts their farming businesses. Newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent…
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CLA blames government for not delivering pledge to help farmers reduce planning barriers
The CLA has blamed the government for not delivering a pledge to help farmers and rural businesses reduce planning barriers. The organisation, which…
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Union highlights need for Welsh produce procurement policy
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has renewed its call for the Welsh Government to take the lead in initiating plans for more sustainable and supportive…
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'Process adopted by Lynx UK is flawed and misleading', Sheep Association says
The National Sheep Association has described the lynx reintroduction process adopted by Lynx UK as 'flawed' and 'misleading'. The economic…
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EU survey shows 59 per cent of Brits want better environmental protection
The environment is something the British public cares about: 59% of the public would like to see better environmental protection. This is according…
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CLA asks 200 MPs in rural areas to help secure a strong future
The CLA hasked asked more than 200 MPs in rural areas to take action to help secure a strong future for the rural economy and the environment. The…
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