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Cumbria YFC commended by the King for volunteering work
Cumbria YFC has been commended by the King for its outstanding work undertaken by its young farmer volunteers. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service…
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Affordable rural housing given boost with new £2.5m government fund
Affordable housing in rural areas is set to be given a boost with a new government fund package worth £2.5m to support rural communities and…
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Self-employed stockman, 26, commended for his YFC advocacy
A 26-year-old self-employed stockman from Newquay has been awarded the Heart of YFC Award for his advocacy for Young Farmers' Clubs. More than 1,700…
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Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued 'world's loneliest sheep'
A fund has been set up by Scottish farmers involved in the rescue of the 'world's loneliest sheep' after a tidal wave of goodwill from the public…
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Fears Welsh bird licensing scheme could 'devastate' rural economy
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has come under fire after recommending the Welsh government to implement a licensing scheme for the release of…
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Campaigners blame government policy as rural homelessness surges
Countryside campaigners have blamed government policies for a substantial increase in rates of rural homelessness. CPRE, a countryside charity, said…
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RSABI unveils new campaign to raise dyslexia awareness in farming
Scottish farming charity RSABI has announced a new campaign which aims to raise awareness and spearhead support for farmers with dyslexia. RSABI’s…
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Government 'worryingly complacent' over rural mental health issues
MPs have accused the government of having a 'worrying degree of complacency' over rural mental health issues, as farmers particularly struggle with…
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Newton Rigg to remember former students killed in World War 2
Lecturers and members from the now dissolved Newton Rigg College will commemorate two former agricultural students who lost their lives in the Second…
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NI farmers blast BBC's decision to drop Farm Gate from Radio Ulster
The BBC has been told to rethink its decision to drop Farm Gate from its regular morning slot on Radio Ulster, with the industry calling the move…
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