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Farmers urged to sign up for free Open Farm Sunday training days
Farmers are being urged to sign up for free training days ahead of this year’s Open Farm Sunday, which marks its 20th anniversary. The national…
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Cambridge vet school saved after opposition from farmers and vets
Plans to close the University of Cambridge’s veterinary school have been abandoned after strong opposition from farmers and vets. The decision comes…
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UK 'seriously off track' to meet global biodiversity targets
The UK is “seriously off track” to meet global targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, a new analysis has warned. Research by the RSPB suggests…
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New wildfire action plan unveiled to tackle growing fire risk in Scotland
A new government strategy aimed at tackling the rising threat of wildfires in Scotland has been welcomed by farmers and land managers. The Scottish…
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Organic market hits £3.9bn but UK production remains limited
Demand for organic food in the UK is rising sharply, with the market doubling in value over the past decade to reach £3.9 billion, new figures show…
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Labour trails in fourth place in rural Wales poll ahead of Senedd election
Labour is trailing in fourth place in rural Wales ahead of the next Senedd election, new polling suggests. The survey, commissioned by the Country…
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Farmers warned over inheritance tax hit as APR and BPR changes loom
Farmers could face significantly higher inheritance tax bills next month as changes to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property…
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Turkey vaccine trials mark new step in fight against bird flu
Trials of a new avian influenza vaccine have begun in the UK, raising hopes of a new tool to combat bird flu. The targeted study, launched on…
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Suffolk farmer dies after falling into grain silo
A Suffolk farmer has died after falling into a grain silo, in the latest fatal accident to highlight farming’s safety risks. The accident happened on…
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Farmers warned fertiliser prices could rise amid Middle East tensions
Escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global fertiliser supplies and drive up costs for farmers worldwide. The warning follows air…
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