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AI-powered robots begin picking strawberries in £1m automation project
A new generation of strawberry-picking robots is being trialled on a farm in Essex as part of a £1 million initiative aimed at addressing labour…
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Arla's milk price remains unchanged for July 2025
Arla has announced that its milk prices for both conventional and organic milk will remain unchanged for the month of July 2025. However, a quarterly…
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Cross-border livestock trade hit by England-wide bluetongue controls
The entire territory of England has been designated a bluetongue virus (BTV-3) 'restricted zone' as of 1 July, in a move that is set to impact sheep…
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Sixteen Welsh farms win funding for on-farm innovation
Sixteen Welsh farm businesses are set to explore new technologies and techniques on-farm, thanks to fresh funding from Farming Connect. From using…
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Farmers urged to act as capital grants scheme reopens with new options
Farmers are set to benefit from a new £150m funding round, as the government reopens the capital grants scheme aimed at supporting more sustainable…
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Home Office under fire after Welsh farm raid ruled unlawful
A Welsh dairy farming family has emerged victorious in a significant legal battle against the Home Office, after their business was handed a £360,000…
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First Milk bags 22 medals at International Cheese Award
British dairy co-operative First Milk has picked up 22 medals and four major trophies at this year’s International Cheese and Dairy Awards — the…
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Students get hands-on with farming in real-world agriculture lessons
Over 200 schoolchildren have taken part in a nationwide initiative bringing the classroom to the countryside — giving young people a hands-on taste…
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5G robots to boost crop yields and cut costs on Scottish farms
A groundbreaking Scottish partnership is unleashing the power of 5G-connected robotics to transform precision farming—breaking down rural…
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Over 80% of farmers fear for future due to extreme weather
Over 80% of UK farmers say climate change is seriously threatening their ability to make a living, with extreme weather hitting productivity and…
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