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Fife farmer ends 12-year London Marathon wait
After 12 years of unsuccessful ballot entries, Fife dairy farmer Grant Barr is finally set to fulfil his London Marathon dream while raising money…
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Summer campaign targets livestock attacks in Snowdonia
Dog owners visiting Eryri (Snowdonia) are being warned that a moment of lost control can have devastating consequences for livestock, wildlife and…
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New workshops aim to connect women across farming
Women working in farming across England and Wales are being invited to help shape a new series of creative workshops designed to build social…
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Farmers seek rethink of Scotland's muirburn regime
NFU Scotland has urged ministers to postpone September’s muirburn licensing regime, warning that its practical requirements could hinder vegetation…
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One spark could wipe out UK harvests, NFU warns
A single spark could wipe out crops, endanger livestock and damage vital farm machinery as tinder-dry conditions leave large parts of the UK…
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Farmers and gamekeepers back lessons after major moorland fire
A formal wildfire partnership has been proposed for the Pentland Hills, south-west of Edinburgh, after a 17-hectare blaze prompted warnings that…
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Sheep sales at risk under tighter livestock transport limits
Major sheep sales, breeding movements and abattoir routes could be disrupted if tighter European livestock journey rules are adopted in the UK, the…
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Wildfires scorch more than 1,100 hectares of rural Wales
Farmers and landowners face years of recovery after wildfires scorched more than 1,100 hectares of rural Wales, a leading countryside organisation…
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Farm shops urged to enter major 2027 industry awards
Britain’s farm shops, delis, food halls and specialist retailers are being urged to enter one of the sector’s leading awards schemes. Entries are now…
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Defra Secretary faces calls for faster planning and abstraction reform
Farm leaders have urged the government to ease water and planning restrictions as worsening drought conditions threaten food production across…
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