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Beef and sheep farm stars in A-Plan Rural Insurance's Rural Community blog
A-Plan Rural Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing…
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Young farmers 'continuously anxious' about future of farming, NFYFC warns
Young farmers are experiencing 'continued anxiety' around the future of farming, according to a new survey, with the industry calling for more…
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Young sheep farmer stars in A-Plan Rural Insurance's Rural Community blog
A-Plan Rural Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing…
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BASC to launch legal challenge over general licence withdrawal
Rural campaigners are preparing legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of the general licence that allows the release of gamebirds in…
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Farmers raise tens of thousands for charities after UK-wide combine trip
Four farmers have raised nearly £40,000 for charity after driving a combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End. The fundraiser, which took…
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'Unsung heroes': Nominations now open for YFC Achiever Awards
Nominations have opened for this year's YFC Achiever Awards, a celebration aiming to highlight the achievements of young farmers and rural people…
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Charity rolls out £30k grants to support local agri shows in Scotland
A £30,000 grant providing support for grassroot agricultural shows across Scotland will open again for applications in September after a successful…
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High production costs have impacted farmers' mental health, NFU warns
Over two-thirds of farmers have blamed spiralling input costs – the cost of energy, fuel and fertiliser – for having a negative impact on their…
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Government unveils £7m fund to boost rural areas after polling worry
The government has announced a new £7m fund to boost rural areas following Tory concern over recent polling showing a decline in countryside support…
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Wildfire dangers raised after firefighters contain one of UK's largest
The dangers of wildfires have been highlighted by landowners after firefighters say they have contained one of the largest ever recorded in the UK…
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