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Sheep farmers placed in ‘unreasonable position’ ahead of BPS application deadline
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has voiced disappointment that the sheep sector in England is being hit again by inflexibility at the Rural…
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NFU votes to support campaign to remain in the European Union
The NFU’s ruling body has backed a resolution concluding farmers’ interests are best served remaining in the EU, after a gruelling four hour debate…
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Calls for compensation to those who are denied legal right of fast broadband in rural areas
Every home and business owner must be given a legal right to fast, reliable and affordable broadband in order to tackle the digital inequality…
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'Bad financial management should not be allowed to destroy what remains of our County Council Farms'
Below is the full speech by George Dunn, the Tenant Farmers' Association Chief Executive, for 'Landworkers Alliance Protest: Public Land for Public…
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Landworkers Alliance hang huge banner over the Treasury in protest of farmland privatization
The Landworkers’ Alliance (LWA) hung a 7m banner over the Treasury entrance to highlight the continued sell off of publicly owned farmland and…
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Global organisations team up to build prosperity for disadvantaged rural people around the world
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed an agreement to reinforce and expand…
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Rural community recycling sites to be cut back in Mid Wales
The number of community recycling sites and rural storage point bins in Mid Wales will be reduced following a decision by the county council’s…
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Central Association of Agricultural Valuers unveils practical guide to fracking
The potential growth of fracking in the UK poses a number of challenges and opportunities for landowners – and now there is the first comprehensive…
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Calls for extension of Countryside Stewardship deadline
The CLA is asking Defra to extend the application window for Expressions of Intent for higher tier Countryside Stewardship agreements by one month…
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Rural areas may miss out in 'universal' superfast broadband pledge
People living and working in isolated rural areas may miss out on taxpayer-funded broadband despite a Government pledge to roll-out "universal"…
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