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Farmers encouraged to sign up to 2023 Open Farm Sunday
Open Farm Sunday is set to return on 11 June, with farmers being encouraged to sign up to the initiative to share the farming story to the public…
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Farmers told to prepare as 2022 storms saw £92m damage
Rural communities are being encouraged to become more storm resilient after the cost of Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin exceeded £92m, NFU Mutual…
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YANA passes baton to RABI for mental health support in Worcs
Farming charities RABI and YANA have agreed to transition support services in Worcestershire, following the latter's decision to scale back its work…
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Study finds 'concerning' levels of anxiety among women in farming
There are 'concerning' levels of anxiety among women in UK farming, with financial pressures, long working hours and isolation contributing to…
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Farmers and rural workers 'hit the hardest' amid NI healthcare shortages
Farmers and other rural workers are being 'hit the hardest' as a result of staff shortages in the Northern Irish healthcare system, the government…
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Royal Highland organisers warn higher costs having 'significant impact'
Organisers of the Royal Highland Show have warned of the 'significant impact' of higher costs across its day-to-day operational activity. The Royal…
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Neglect of countryside creating 'cost-of-living rural premium', MPs warn
Government neglect of the rural economy has created a 'cost-of-living rural premium', a new report by a cross-party group of MPs warns. The All Party…
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Farmers urged to vote for pro-rural councillors in 2023 local elections
Rural campaigners have urged farmers to scrutinise potential councillors about their priorities for the countryside in next week's local elections…
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Welsh young farmers urged to apply for £3k travel scholarship
A scholarship worth up to £3,000 has been launched for young farmers in Wales looking to learn more about agriculture in other countries. The…
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Search is on for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2023
The Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award has launched to champion the contribution that women make to farming businesses and wider rural life. In…
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