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Vast majority of small farms struggle to recruit apprentices
The vast majority of small farming businesses need more help and support in recruiting much-needed apprentices, a new report says. Flexible…
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Scottish farmers and crofters reminded of ‘Help for Heating’ grants
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded that grants are still available to help with high energy costs and the continued cost-of-living…
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Farmers' efforts in producing food to be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral
Farmers' efforts in producing food for the nation will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, which commences next week. The event…
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Scotland’s remote crofters receive £230k to help make croft improvements
Scotland’s remote crofters have received nearly £230,000 to help make improvements to their crofts as part of new grant funding issued today. Through…
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Just days left for young farmers to apply to training programme
Young farmers from the north of England have just days to apply to a new training programme which aims to support their development. The programme…
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Small family-run farms in Scotland given new funding support
Small, family-run food producers in Scotland will be able to access support through a new government pilot to help them become more sustainable. The…
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Farming charities receive donations totalling more than £1m
Donations of more than £1 million will go to numerous farm charities and organisations thanks to fundraising activities of the NFU Mutual Charitable…
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BBC cancels farmer meeting as Farm Gate dropped from Radio Ulster
The BBC has cancelled an upcoming meeting with farmers who are concerned about its decision to drop Farm Gate from its regular morning slot on Radio…
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King's charity offering £5,000 support for rural start-ups
Businesses can now apply for £5,000 of financial support through the Royal Countryside Fund's rural start-up initiative. The charity, founded by King…
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New £4m fund to boost England's shrinking small abattoir network
A £4 million Defra fund has launched seeking to boost the sustainability and efficiency of small abattoirs amid fears over a huge decline in numbers…
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