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Friends restore vintage tractor for coast-to-coast charity drive
A lovingly restored 1960s Massey Ferguson 35x has set off on an epic 5,500-mile charity journey around the coast of Britain, thanks to the…
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Former FUW president celebrated for lifelong service to farming
Glyn Roberts, former president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), has been honoured with one of the union’s highest accolades in recognition of…
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Cornwall Council seeks tenant for prime 100-acre farm near Falmouth
Cornwall Council is calling for farmers to seize an exceptional opportunity with an 11-year Farm Business Tenancy on the stunning 100-acre Meudon…
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Farming crisis: ONS reveals highest ever rural business closures
A record number of farms have been forced to close over the past year, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) —…
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Cryptosporidium outbreak sparks call for safer farm visits
Farmers are being urged to limit close contact between the public and young animals at lamb-feeding events, following a major outbreak of…
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Union unveils bold plan to break barriers for next-gen Welsh farmers
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling time on the barriers holding back young farmers with a new report demanding urgent action to secure the…
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£3m project to boost digital innovation in moorland livestock farming
A £3 million international project is set to revolutionise digital technology for livestock farmers across Europe’s vast moorlands, promising…
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Tax reform sparking rural investment collapse, warns business body
Family farms and rural businesses are pulling the plug on millions in investment as tax reforms spark panic across the countryside, according to…
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ATV safety in the spotlight as on-farm accidents reach 600 in a year
Farming unions across the UK have joined forces to sound the alarm on ATV safety, urging farmers to take life-saving action as farm-related accidents…
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Heart health boost for farmers at Melton Mowbray Market
Farmers at Melton Mowbray Market will soon be able to get life-saving heart checks while selling their livestock, thanks to a new ECG service funded…
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