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Quad bike thefts soar 90% in Scotland, farmers urged to act
Scottish farmers and landowners are on high alert as the cost of quad bike thefts almost doubles in just nine months, new NFU Mutual figures reveal…
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Rhug Estate to sell 1,000 acres in landmark farmland deal
Rhug Estate has launched one of North Wales’s most significant farmland sales in years, releasing 1,000 acres at Glynllifon. The move, announced by…
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Closed periods for manure spreading set to begin across Wales
Farmers in Wales face new restrictions on spreading high-nitrogen manures this autumn, as closed periods under the country’s pollution control rules…
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Barn blaze on Suffolk farm kills 75 pigs
A fire at a pig unit in Cookley, East Suffolk, has left 75 animals dead despite a major firefighting operation and urgent veterinary care on site…
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NFU warns farmland could be lost in new towns drive
The government’s pledge to press ahead with three new towns before the next general election has sparked alarm, with the NFU warning that valuable…
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AgriScot opens entries for UK's longest-running silage contest
Silage stars are once again stepping into the spotlight, as entries open for the 25th AgriScot Silage Competition – the longest-running contest of…
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Chancellor urged to reject vehicle levy that could hit farmers hard
Campaigners have urged the chancellor to reject proposals for a new vehicle acquisition tax based on weight, warning that it would unfairly penalise…
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Bluetongue outbreak prompts 'control zone' in Monmouthshire
A Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been declared in Monmouthshire after bluetongue (BTV-3) was confirmed on a cattle farm near Chepstow. Welsh…
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'Sad loss to farming' as Lineholme Garage closes after a generation in trade
A well-known West Yorkshire agricultural engineering firm has ceased trading after decades of service, with all stock, machinery and equipment now…
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AIC warns farmers: Order fertiliser early or risk 2026 shortage
The UK’s leading agri-supply body has issued a stark warning to farmers: act now or risk fertiliser shortages that could threaten productivity in…
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