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Stricter rules introduced for shotgun licensing in England and Wales
Shotgun laws in England and Wales just got tougher — from today, applicants must name two referees instead of one as part of a government clampdown…
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'Heroic' farmers and workers praised for Storm Floris fightback
Scottish farmers have been praised for their “heroic” efforts in helping to clear roads and restore services across Aberdeenshire during Storm…
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Farming finds its place on the curriculum with £70k support
A surge in demand for food and farming education is being met head-on with a fresh £70,000 boost from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, helping bring…
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Scotland's red meat sector hits £3.5bn as livestock numbers slide
Scotland’s red meat sector delivered record-breaking economic returns in 2024 – but warning lights are flashing as shrinking livestock numbers…
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Defra tightens rules to tackle farm pollution after legal pressure
Defra has issued tougher new guidance to clamp down on agricultural pollution following a landmark legal win by environmental campaigners. The…
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Welsh government eases bluetongue rules ahead of autumn sales
Sheep farmers in Wales have been handed a lifeline as the Welsh government relaxes bluetongue restrictions to allow the movement of vaccinated stock…
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Vets urge smarter parasite control to combat drug resistance
Widespread overuse of parasite treatments in livestock is fuelling drug resistance and harming biodiversity—now the British Veterinary Association…
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'People won't survive’: Inheritance tax reforms spark suicide fears in farming
A rural finance expert has issued a stark warning over Labour's planned inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, saying the changes could lead to a wave of…
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Urgent warning for potato growers over nematicide residues
Potato growers are being advised to carry out pre-harvest residue testing following this year’s prolonged dry conditions, which may have left…
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Vegan marathons raise £6,000 for farming mental health charity
A team of dedicated vegans has raised £6,000 for a mental health charity supporting farmers—after completing four half-marathons across the UK and…
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