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National Organic Conference 2025 axed amid low ticket sales
Organisers have cancelled the annual National Organic Conference, citing "unforeseen challenges" that led to disappointing ticket sales and made the…
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Peatland proposals undermine hill farmers and boost fire risk, NFU warns
Plans to extend the ban on heather burning across more upland peat areas could fuel the risk of wildfires and devastate hill farming livelihoods, the…
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Farming leaders sound alarm over reported ELMs budget cuts
Farm leaders have issued a stark warning that Labour could be 'giving up' on its environmental ambitions if rumours of deep cuts to nature-friendly…
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Driest spring in decades leads to 'medium risk' of drought this summer
Farmers are facing mounting pressure as the driest spring in nearly 70 years raises serious concerns over potential water shortages and droughts this…
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New toolkit launched to help Scottish beef farmers grow the herd
Scotland’s beef farmers are being encouraged to take simple steps to grow the national herd, as a new support programme is launched to strengthen the…
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New heatmap exposes England's waste crime hotspots
The public is being urged to help crack down on waste crime as a new heatmap reveals the nation's worst-hit regions, including rural areas. As part…
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Pig farmers gain stronger contract protections under new law
New regulations have been signed into law promising to revolutionise fairness and transparency across the UK pig supply chain. The regulations…
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SIAL China showcases UK pork power in £160m market
China's status as the UK’s top market for pork exports was firmly underlined last week, as British producers showcased world-class pigmeat at SIAL…
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Government pumps £30m into paying farmers for habitat restoration
Farmers and landowners restoring nature and protecting iconic landscapes are set for a £30 million pay boost as part of a major funding uplift…
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Toxoplasma threat found on 80% of UK sheep farms, data reveals
Four in five UK sheep farms have been exposed to the abortion-causing parasite Toxoplasma gondii, according to early results from the 2025 FlockCheck…
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