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Crofters broadly back government proposals to simplify regulation
Proposals to simplify crofting regulation and encourage more use of common grazings have received high levels of support in a recent consultation…
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New campaign urges early detection of cancer among farmers
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has unveiled a new cancer campaign which urges farmers to get symptoms properly checked as early as possible…
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Farmers struggling to heat homes can now receive £400 grants
Charity RSABI has increased the value of its Help for Heating grants as many people in the farming industry continue to see heightened energy costs…
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NFU Scotland questions NatureScot's impartiality in national park bid
NFU Scotland has questioned NatureScot’s impartiality in its forthcoming role as reporter to the Scottish government on the proposed Galloway…
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Charity urges farmers to avoid 'anxiety cycle' following budget
A call for farmers and others working in the industry not to bottle up their worries, particularly after the recent budget, has been made by a…
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Clarkson's Farm season five 'officially in production'
Amazon Prime Video has announced that a fifth season of the hugely popular Clarkson's Farm is 'officially in production'. In an announcement on…
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Cumbria farmer, 25, wins annual Young Farmer of Year award
A young farmer from Cumbria has been described as ‘dynamite’ for the industry after winning the annual Young Farmer of the Year award. The award…
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Consultation on Galloway national park proposal extended
The Scottish government has extended the consultation period for farmers to have their say on whether Galloway should be designated a national park…
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New campaign aims to 'defend' family farms following budget
A new campaign aims to 'defend' family farms and rural businesses following the government's controversial autumn budget. The Country Land and…
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Next generation of farmers 'browbeaten' by budget proposals
The next generation of farmers are 'browbeaten' by the government's budget announcements, the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has…
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