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Livestock marts launch initiative to promote health and cut accidents
Livestock marts have launched an initiative to promote health and safety in markets, offering staff training and advice on best practice to minimise…
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Beef and sheep producer crowned Wales Woman Farmer of Year
A beef and sheep producer from Ceredigion is the 26th winner of Wales' Woman Farmer of the Year Award, 12 years after her mother won the same title…
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Plummeting flock and farm numbers in Wales of 'real concern'
Plummeting flock and farm numbers in Wales is now causing 'real concern', with fears the decline could cause 'irreparable damage' to the industry…
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Proposed national park in Galloway slammed as 'unacceptable'
Scottish farm leaders have said they will continue to oppose the Scottish government's proposals for Galloway to become a new national park. The…
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Young entrant given chance to becoming farm business partner
A fifth generation Welsh sheep and beef farm has resolved a succession conundrum by bringing a young farmer into the business as a partner. Ben…
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Most farmers still reporting unreliable mobile signals, NFU warns
Most farmers are still reporting some level of unreliable mobile signal across outdoor locations on their farm, a new survey warns. The NFU survey…
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Public reminded to be 'patient and careful' as harvest underway
The public are being reminded to be 'patient and careful' on rural roads this summer amid an increase in agricultural vehicles as harvest gets…
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New Defra team urged to boost UK's dwindling abattoir network
The new government has been urged by rural campaigners to maintain the progress on action to reverse the decline of the UK's local abattoir network…
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Visitor numbers to Open Farm Sunday see rise of over 9,000
An increased public engagement secured a greater turn out for this year's Open Farm Sunday, which saw visitor numbers increase by over 9,000. Open…
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Labour's plans for housing to 'significantly impact' rural firms
The change of government could have a 'significant impact' on the countryside and rural businesses if plans for new housing and infrastructure come…
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