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Sheep scanners urged to flag fertility issues ahead of breeding season
Sheep farmers heading towards the breeding season are being urged to pay close attention to pregnancy scanning results, with scanners encouraged to…
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First Milk to cut milk price by 2ppl from February
Dairy farmers supplying First Milk will see a reduction in their milk price from February after the co-operative confirmed a cut linked to ongoing…
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Farmers hailed as first responders as snow storms hit rural UK
Farmers across the UK are being recognised for the vital role they play during extreme weather, after many stepped in to rescue motorists and clear…
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Sophie Throup to take over as NFU director general in May
The NFU has appointed Sophie Throup as its next director general, handing her the task of leading the organisation through a period of major change…
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Farmers back nature-friendly livestock but warn support holding them back
Most UK livestock farmers say they would move away from intensive production systems if they had the financial backing to do so, but warn that a lack…
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Farmers face major regulatory shift under proposed EU alignment plans
Plans by Sir Keir Starmer to realign the UK more closely with the European Union could reshape how farming and food production are regulated, as…
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John Deere names Farming Community Network as charity partner for 2026
Support for rural wellbeing is being strengthened in 2026 after John Deere named the Farming Community Network (FCN) as its official charity partner…
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Society of Agriculture launches as new professional body for UK agriculture
A new professional body created to support skills, standards and leadership across UK agriculture has officially launched following the merger of two…
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Pricing pressure pushes farmers towards direct action in retailer dispute
Pressure on farmgate prices and limited negotiating power with major retailers is pushing some farmers towards direct action, as strain intensifies…
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Farmers face uncertainty as all ELM schemes remain closed to new applicants
Farmers face growing uncertainty over how they are expected to manage land sustainably, as none of England’s Environmental Land Management schemes…
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