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Young farmers face 'lost year' as support gap opens in Northern Ireland
Young farmers in Northern Ireland are facing a year with no dedicated support in 2026, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union, which has accused…
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British Wool renews half-price shearing courses for young farmers
Young farmers are being offered a 50% discount on shearing training after British Wool renewed its partnership with the National Federation of Young…
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Biosecurity in focus as avian influenza cases exceed last season's total
With avian influenza cases already exceeding last season’s total, free-range egg producers are being urged to invest in stronger disease prevention…
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Holyrood under pressure to explain Future Farming Investment Scheme failures
Ministers at Holyrood are facing renewed calls to publish more detail on the Future Farming Investment Scheme, after Conservative MSPs said SNP and…
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Survey suggests wheat dwarf virus more widespread in UK cereals
Wheat dwarf virus may be far more widespread in UK cereals than previously thought, with new survey work confirming cases in both winter barley and…
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High Court to hear legal challenge over removal of chicken handling rules
The government will face a High Court challenge this week over changes to animal welfare rules governing the handling of chickens. The Animal Law…
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Dairy farmers hit by further milk price cuts from Muller
Müller has become the latest major processor to cut its milk price, adding to growing concern among dairy farmers as weakening markets continue to…
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£21.5m boost for farm innovation as new crops and tech head to fields
From climate-ready hemp to vitamin-enriched tomatoes, £21.5m is being invested by Defra to help English farms cut emissions, boost productivity and…
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Two more arrested in Kidlington waste crime probe as fly-tipping blights rural UK
Two further arrests have been made in a major organised crime investigation into the large-scale illegal dumping of waste at a site in rural…
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Retail depots targeted as farmer protests widen across England and NI
Tractor protests spread again on Thursday evening (29 January), with farmers restricting access at Tesco and Asda distribution sites in Oxfordshire…
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