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Young farmer shatters shearing record with 663 ewes in 8 hours
Welsh farmer Huw Jones has stormed into the record books, setting a new British solo shearing record with a jaw-dropping 663 ewes in just eight…
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Great Yorkshire Show to spotlight farmer health as initiative gathers pace
A ground-breaking health and wellbeing initiative is transforming support for farming communities — already reaching nearly 1,300 farmers and set to…
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Government's school term shake-up 'threatens' Royal Welsh Show
The Welsh government has been accused of sidelining rural communities by changing school term dates, amid fears the move could block thousands of…
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Young farmer gears up to break British 8-hour solo ewe shearing record
A young farmer is set to take centre stage as he attempts to smash the British 8-hour solo ewe shearing record – and carve his name into agricultural…
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Highland sheep vanish as carbon projects take over, sector warns
The wholesale removal of sheep from Highland estates for carbon offsetting is triggering a crisis that extends far beyond falling lamb numbers, warns…
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Lifeline for small abattoirs as FSA backs vital discount scheme
The UK’s small abattoirs have won a vital reprieve after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) backed the continuation of a key discount scheme many say is…
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Farm charity FCN to celebrate 30 years with National Harvest Festival
The Farming Community Network (FCN) will celebrate 30 years of supporting UK farmers with a national Harvest Festival at the historic Sherborne Abbey…
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Wales's small abattoirs face collapse, organisations warn
A coalition of farming and conservation organisations are urging immediate action to safeguard Wales’ dwindling network of small abattoirs—deemed…
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Rural crime costs fall as farmers and police fight back, report says
The financial toll of UK rural crime has dropped by over 16%, as coordinated crackdowns and community vigilance deliver real wins against serious and…
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Closure of Scotbeef's Aberdeenshire abattoir sees 90 redundancies
Nearly 90 workers have lost their jobs after a major Aberdeenshire abattoir suddenly shut its doors amid mounting industry pressures. The Scotbeef…
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