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Farming brought to life for 255,000 pupils in nationwide science push
Farming has been brought directly into classrooms across the UK, with 255,000 pupils taking part in NFU Education’s Science Farm Live during British…
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One in ten cereal acres effectively lost to extreme weather, analysis finds
Extreme weather has wiped out cereal production equivalent to more than a tenth of England’s arable land, raising alarm over the growing threat to UK…
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New land plan raises fresh questions for farmers over food and future policy
Mounting pressure on farmland has triggered a major shake-up in how England’s land is used, raising fresh questions for farmers over food production…
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Sustainable farming could prevent £150bn hit to UK economy, report warns
Scaling up sustainable farming could prevent a £150 billion hit to the UK economy by 2050, a new report has warned, as farmers face rising costs…
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Eight in 10 back extending free school milk in boost for UK dairy sector
More than eight in 10 Britons back extending free school milk, as pressure grows to scrap rules cutting support for children at age five. A new…
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Unlimited fines introduced as tougher dog attack laws come into force
Farmers are set to benefit from tougher new laws on dog attacks, with unlimited fines and stronger police powers now in force across England and…
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UK farmers on alert as foot and mouth case confirmed in Greece
UK farmers are being urged to remain on high alert after a case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed in Greece. The outbreak, identified on…
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Dartmoor grazing ruled unlawful in High Court blow to management system
The High Court has ruled Dartmoor’s grazing management unlawful — a decision that could have significant implications for farmers grazing livestock…
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Syngenta backs UK agriculture with £100m research hub in Berkshire
Syngenta is investing £100 million in a new UK bioscience hub, in what ministers have called “a clear vote of confidence in the UK and our…
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Farmers urged to act as £50m FETF grants open in final standalone round
Farmers have just weeks to secure a share of a £50 million funding pot as applications open for the final standalone round of the Farming Equipment…
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