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Farmers lose thousands as rogue trader reports rise
Farmers in Northern Ireland have lost thousands of pounds to rogue traders and scammers, prompting a fresh warning from the Ulster Farmers’ Union…
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Tributes paid to ploughing stalwart Ken Chappell MBE
Tributes have been paid to Ken Chappell MBE, a leading figure in British and international ploughing whose contribution to the industry spanned…
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Woman milks 10,000 cows in 10 days for farming charity
Marie Stephenson has completed a mammoth 10-day journey from Cornwall to Scotland, milking 10,000 cows to raise money and awareness for farming…
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Health hub helps hundreds of farmers access vital care
More than 700 people have used a rural health hub aimed at farmers and their families, with around 100 referred over blood pressure concerns since…
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OFC seeks next cohort of farming and rural leaders
Applications have opened for a leadership programme giving people aged 30 to 45 across farming, food and the rural economy the chance to attend the…
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New machinery-sharing scheme aims to cut costs for growers
North Wales growers will be able to access specialist farm machinery without footing the full cost of buying it under a new regional sharing scheme…
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£1.5m fund opens to boost farmer mental health support
A £1.5 million Defra fund has opened for organisations providing mental health, wellbeing and business resilience support to farmers across England…
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Thousands raised for family of farmer killed in accident
More than £45,000 has been raised for the family of farmer Chris Murton, who died following a farming accident aged just 41. The fundraising appeal…
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Rural businesses get £3m boost after Cairngorms blaze
A £3 million lifeline has been announced for rural businesses hit by the Cairngorms wildfire, as land managers step up calls for greater investment…
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Farmers to protest at Stormont over Co Tyrone cattle deaths
Farmers are set to protest at Stormont as anger continues over the destruction of 51 cattle during a Department of Agriculture operation in County…
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