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Landowner hit with England's biggest ever illegal tree felling fine
Farmers and rural landowners are being warned of the serious consequences of illegal tree felling after a record £268,751 fine was handed down in…
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UK farmers hit by £337m fuel cost surge after Iran oil shock
Farmers across the country face a £337m surge in fuel costs after an oil shock linked to tensions involving Iran sent red diesel prices soaring. New…
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Dairy farmers dropped from contracts as milk prices slump
Dairy farmers are being dropped from supply contracts as falling milk prices and global oversupply squeeze the sector. Producers across the UK have…
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UK farmers gain access to £1.4bn Japanese organic market
British organic producers have gained access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market after a UK trade deal slashed red tape and removed a key export…
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Arla holds milk price but cuts organic as supply pressures build
Arla has held its conventional milk price for April while cutting organic returns, as high supply levels and market imbalance continue to weigh on…
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NI farmers hit out at 'unacceptable' 153% firearms licence fee hike
A proposed 153% hike in firearms licensing fees has sparked backlash from farmers in Northern Ireland, as concerns grow over the impact on farms and…
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Livestock at risk as ferry chaos hits Scotland's island farms
Ferry disruption is pushing island farmers towards crisis point, with livestock welfare and essential supplies at risk, NFU Scotland has warned. The…
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Beaver return risks farmer conflict without long-term backing, charities warn
Farmers are being urged to prepare for the return of beavers, as new guidance warns long-term funding is crucial to avoid conflict and prevent the…
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Farmers urged to improve nutrient efficiency as new RB209 guide launches
A new edition of the UK’s key nutrient management guide has been released, aiming to help farmers cut fertiliser costs while improving efficiency and…
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Regenerative dairy farming shows measurable soil carbon boost in UK trial
Regenerative dairy farming is showing early signs of boosting soil carbon, with new UK data revealing measurable gains of up to 8.9 tonnes per…
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