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Current drone regulations do not go far enough, warns rural organisation
Rules surrounding the use of drones must keep pace with the rapid growth in their use, according to the CLA. The organisation said current drone-use…
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NFU Cymru to provide major cash support for 2016 National Eisteddfod
NFU Cymru will be showing its support for the National Eisteddfod by sponsoring one of the event’s most prestigious competitions. An eisteddfod is a…
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Greater separation of Openreach from BT 'must spark a new wave of countryside investment'
Structural changes to how the BT-owned internet infrastructure provider 'Openreach' is governed 'must spark a new wave of investment in our…
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Farming sector reacts negatively to possible reintroduction of the lynx
The farming sector has reacted negatively to a proposal to reintroduce the lynx to Kielder forest and the Scottish Borders as a five-year trial…
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Scotland 'needs to build a vibrant crofting sector fit for the 21st century', says union
Building a vibrant crofting sector that is 'fit for the 21st century' is among our key tasks, NFU Scotland said after a meeting with Rural Secretary…
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Kielder and Scottish Borders chosen as preferred areas for lynx reintroduction
Lynx UK Trust has revealed Kielder forest and the Scottish Borders as its preferred area for a trial reintroduction of wild cats. On Sunday 24 July…
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British public urged to act responsibly when walking dogs in countryside this summer
The British public are being urged to act responsibly when walking their dogs in the countryside this summer. As the UK heads into the holiday…
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Insurance Act 2015 comes into force next month: How will it affect farmers?
Changes to the way business insurance is underwritten will be coming into force from 12 August next month, which could affect many farmers. The Act…
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Recognition for a plan to protect Cumbria's farming industry gathers momentum
A comprehensive plan is needed to protect Cumbria’s fragile agricultural industry, a cross-party delegation has said. A delegation of NFU…
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Brexit 'must not result in loss of devolved responsibility for Wales', Cabinet Secretary warns
Brexit must not result in a loss of devolved responsibility, the Rural Cabinet Secretary for Wales has said to Farm Minister George Eustice…
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