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Over three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park plan
More than three-quarters of farmers reject the Scottish government's Galloway National Park proposal, with many failing to see any benefits it would…
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Total cost of UK livestock worrying falls by quarter to £1.8m
The total cost of livestock worrying across the UK has plummeted by a quarter to £1.8m, according to new figures released today. NFU Mutual estimates…
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'Inspirational' farmer completes 750,000 press-ups for charity
A group of volunteers lead by East Yorkshire pig farmer Richard Longthorp completed more than three quarters of a million press-ups in January to…
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Government proposes to restrict ownership of shotguns
The government has fired the starting gun on a debate about restrictions on the ownership of shotguns, in a bid to align them with other firearms…
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Plans for new abattoir in Orkney move step closer to reality
Farmers on Orkney could see the construction of a new local abattoir to them bring their produce to market and boost the island’s economy. Orkney…
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IHT proposals adding to poor mental health, farm charity warns
Levels of mental wellbeing among farmers have been falling over the past four years, with the government's inheritance tax proposals adding to the…
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NFU Scotland unveils new membership category for young farmers
NFU Scotland has launched a new membership category specifically for members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). The…
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Wales' farmhouse breakfast week raises over £21,000
Over £21,000 has been raised following a series of farmhouse breakfast events held in Wales to promote the importance of good health and local food…
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Survey looks at flood and drought impact on farmer mental health
A survey on the impacts of flooding and drought on the mental health of farmers and farm workers in England is now open for responses. The UK Health…
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Group of MPs call for government to ditch gun licence fee increases
A group of MPs has written to the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to oppose the 245 percent increase to shotgun certifications. In a letter open to…
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