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New hope for woodland owners battling devestating tree disease 'ash dieback'
UK scientists have identified the country’s first ash tree that shows tolerance to ash dieback, raising the possibility of using selective breeding…
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Major campaign to underline benefits of EU livestock sector launched
Copa & Cogeca launched a major campaign in Brussels today to underline the multiple benefits of the EU livestock sector and meat for growth & jobs…
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Ministers urged to press with planning system so rural businesses can grow
Ministers have been urged to press ahead with measures that would speed up planning system and help them invest and grow their businesses. In a…
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Sheep worrying by dogs is causing 85% of affected farmers to experience high levels of anxiety
Sheep worrying by dogs is causing around 85% of affected farmers to experience elevated levels of anxiety and stress, a survey conducted by the…
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CLA campaigns to reform 'cumbersome and outdated' compulsory purchase system
Significant legal changes to make the system of compulsory purchase fairer were on the agenda as the CLA met Communities and Local Government…
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Agri-environment climate scheme extended until 25th of April
The deadline for submitting Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) applications has been extended to Monday April 25, 2016. The original application…
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Rare breed small cows to make big impact at charity for vulnerable children
Wiltshire-based charity, Jamie’s Farm, has been donated two rare breed Lowline calves to help with its work to re-engage vulnerable children at risk…
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CLA urges Ministers to press ahead with redundant buildings conversion plan
The CLA has urged Ministers to press ahead with measures that would speed up the planning system and help them invest and grow their businesses. In a…
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Union calls for agri-environment application and evidence deadlines to be extended
A computer system failure over the weekend has led to NFU Scotland requesting that the deadline for submitting agri-environment climate scheme (AECS)…
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LEAF calls on industry to play its part in sustainable farming
LEAF, the industry body of sustainable farmers, emphasised the future of food relies on sustainable farming, and the whole supply chain must play its…
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