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Middle East conflict drives up cost of British berries ahead of peak season
A distant war is already driving up the cost of British strawberries and raspberries, as global tensions begin to hit UK farms. As the Middle East…
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Farmers set for new fertiliser options under overhaul of outdated rules
Farmers could soon gain access to a wider range of fertiliser products under government plans ministers say could cut costs, boost supply resilience…
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Fly-tippers to be forced into ‘clean up squads' under new crackdown
Fly-tippers who dump waste on farmland and rural areas will be forced to clean up their own mess and pay for the damage under tough new government…
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CO₂ stunning ban could triple costs for UK pork processors, report warns
A proposed ban on CO2 stunning in pig abattoirs could sharply increase costs and disrupt the UK pork sector, a new report warns. Fresh analysis by…
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MPs launch major probe into battle for England's land
MPs have launched a major inquiry into how England’s land is used, as pressure intensifies to balance farming, housing, energy and nature — with…
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Welsh farmers face service lockout without new GOV.UK login switch
Farmers and rural businesses in Wales are being warned they could lose access to key support services unless they re-register under a new government…
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Farm relief as QMS postpones Scotch cattle eligibility changes
Quality Meat Scotland has delayed a major cattle eligibility change until later this summer, easing pressure on farmers during one of the busiest…
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Farmers warned: vaccinate now or face bluetongue fertility losses
Farmers are being urged to act now and vaccinate cattle against bluetongue before the full impact of the disease hits herds later this year. Industry…
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Farmers set to bypass planning rules for on-farm wind turbines
Farmers in England are set to gain the right to install small wind turbines without planning permission, under new government proposals aimed at…
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Outdated vining pea guidance set for overhaul in farmer-led trials
Outdated guidance on vining pea plant populations is set to be put under the spotlight, as a new farmer-led trial aims to bring recommendations in…
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