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Popular Cumbrian mart unveils £1m investment on 50th anniversary
One of the UK's largest livestock trading hubs has announced a £1 million investment for the erection of a new state-of-the-art roof. Borderway…
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Most people in Galloway reject national park status, survey says
An open survey of farmers, residents and businesses affected by the Galloway National Park plan found three-quarters of all respondents were opposed…
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Nearly half of farmers not taking enough time off, survey shows
A survey of people in farming has revealed that while there is awareness of the importance of taking a break off the farm, too few farmers actually…
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Rural businesses slam 'unsound' Galloway national park proposals
Proposals for a new national park in Galloway have been criticised as being 'unsound' by farming and rural businesses in the region. This is…
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Great Glen Challenge: Scottish farmers raise £50,000 for RSABI
Twenty-seven teams from a range of roles in Scottish agriculture have raised £50,000 for farming charity RSABI following an annual multi-sporting…
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Royal Countryside Fund extends deadline for community funding
The Royal Countryside Fund is urging more community-led organisations in rural Cumbria and Northumberland to apply for a new £500,000 funding…
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New charity launches with focus on rural suicide prevention
A new charity has launched today with a focus on rural suicide prevention and better supporting the mental health of those living and working in the…
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Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run raises £120,000 for Cancer Research
The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run has raised an impressive £120,000 for Cancer Research after more than 170 tractors made their way through East Anglia…
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Just 200 abattoirs left in UK after 'huge' decline since 1970s
Concerns have been raised over the 'huge' decline in abattoirs numbers in the UK, as a new report warns that just over 200 are left. The decline in…
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Scottish government to proceed with plans to modernise crofting
Farm leaders have welcomed commitment from the Scottish government that it is to proceed with plans to bring forward crofting reforms. In its…
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