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Upland farms 'need action before it’s too late', MPs warned
MPs in upland constituencies are being warned by a group of farmers that the transition to new support schemes is in danger of leaving them behind…
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Welsh farmer and mum-of-three stars in Howden Insurance's blog
Howden Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing British…
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Rural road deaths surge to 4-year high as new Code in pipeline
A Code for Countryside Roads is in the pipeline after rural road deaths surge to a four-year high, with over 1,000 people losing their lives last…
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'Real danger': NFU leads campaign for national sky lantern ban
The NFU is leading a campaign for a total ban of sky lanterns in England and Wales as farmers say they continue to cause problems to the safe running…
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New £40m digital fund set to improve on-farm connectivity
Farmers and rural businesses in certain parts of the UK are set to benefit from better internet connectivity as part of new funds announced by the…
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New entrants to farming face massive challenge, farmer who went viral says
Barriers for new entrants to farming are still high even as public interest in the industry grows, farmer and social media star Cammy Wilson has…
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Labour pledges to improve rural grid connections
Labour has confirmed it will seek to improve rural grid connections to allow farmers to connect their renewable energy projects to the grid quicker…
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RSABI rolls out new app offering free mental health advice to farmers
A new mental health care app designed for farmers in mind will now be rolled out to a wider audience following a 12-month pilot project. During the…
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Farming petition calling for fairer deal reaches 100,000 milestone
Over 100,000 people have signed a petition urging the UK's largest retailers and their suppliers to treat British farmers more fairly, with the issue…
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Young farmers reminded of rural road safety in new NFYFC campaign
A new initiative aiming to encourage rural young people to drive safely in the countryside has been launched by NFYFC. With most YFC members living…
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