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UK elevates bird flu risk levels — wild birds fuel poultry threat
The government has raised the UK's avian influenza risk levels, citing widespread infection in wild birds and increased exposure risk for poultry. In…
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NFU Sugar and British Sugar strike 2026-27 beet deal
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have sealed the 2026/27 sugar beet contract, offering growers a variety of flexible options to help them manage rising…
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AHDB admits error in wheat yield report amid harvest woes
AHDB has admitted to a data blunder in this year’s wheat harvest report, sparking concern among farmers already battered by poor yields and extreme…
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Yorkshire farms to cut energy bills and emissions with £50k green fund
North Yorkshire farms have a golden opportunity to slash energy bills and cut emissions with nearly £50,000 in sustainability funding—applications…
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Farmers scramble as Sustainable Farming Incentive deadline looms
Farmers in England are racing against the clock to secure vital Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments before the 18 August deadline. The…
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Love Lamb Week marks 10 years with UK-wide push to champion farmers
British lamb is taking the spotlight this September as farmers and industry leaders unite to celebrate a decade of the Love Lamb Week initiative. A…
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UK oilseed rape harvest set to smash records
Britain’s oilseed rape (OSR) harvest is on track to smash records – and pump an extra £100 million into the rural economy. Yields are expected to…
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Lifetime gift cap would sound death knell for family farms, MP warns
The UK government’s reported plan to introduce a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts has been branded “heartless” and a direct threat to the future of…
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AHDB slashes yellow rust ratings amid surge in virulent strain
Unusually high levels of yellow rust in winter wheat have forced AHDB to slash disease resistance ratings for some key varieties, months ahead of…
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British red meat set to demonstrate it's both green and productive
British red meat is ready to prove it can be both sustainable and productive – and it has the data to back it up, according to a new £1.5m farmer-led…
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