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NFYFC membership more than doubles since pandemic, new chair says
Membership of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has more than doubled since the pandemic, the new chair of the organisation has…
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RABI reports record support levels for 2022
Over two and a half times as many members of the farming community received support from RABI last year in comparison to 2021 but there’s still a…
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Rural campaigners welcome new support for small abattoirs
The government's newly announced funding to be made available to small abattoirs will be 'integral' to the future of local and sustainable farming…
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'It’s never too late to learn about farming', Liverpool-born new entrant says
A Liverpool-born new entrant who has started her career in agriculture has told others that it is 'never too late to learn about farming'. Nadine…
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Majority of rural voters think reporting crime to police is 'waste of time'
The overwhelming majority of rural communities see crime as a significant problem in their area and half believe police are not taking crime…
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Retired farmer's mission to support charities as tribute to his late wife
A dairy farmer who has raised over £120,000 for charities as a tribute to his late wife will be selling his unique pedigree breeding herd of British…
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Farmers told to prepare as Storm Otto brings damaging 80mph winds
Farmers in the north of England and Scotland are being told to prepare for Storm Otto, which is expected to bring gales of over 75mph throughout…
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Young farmer and mental health advocate wins NFYFC award
A young farmer from Cornwall who uses his own experiences of mental health issues to help others has won NFYFC's Farm Safety Award. James Hosking…
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NFU backs relocation of Hailsham mart to new out-of-town site
The NFU is backing the relocation of the historic Hailsham livestock market in East Sussex from its current town centre position to a new out-of-town…
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Farmer hailed for dedication to developing rural young people
A young farmer from Nottinghamshire has been given a national award for her dedication to developing rural young people involved in Young Farmers’…
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