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UK's largest vertical farm operator enters administration
The Jones Food Company, operator of the UK’s largest vertical farms, has entered administration after failing to secure new investment. The business…
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Sheep farmers urged to stay vigilant for haemonchus outbreaks
Farmers are being urged to be on high alert for haemonchosis, also known as Barber’s pole worm, after recent weather conditions may have favoured its…
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Government unveils farming equipment and technology fund for 2025
The government has released the 2025 edition of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), offering financial support for farmers and growers…
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Union slams phosphorus proposals as threat to NI farming
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has strongly criticised new proposals in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP), warning that the measures could have…
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Scottish pig sector makes strides in disease control with testing initiative
Scotland’s pig sector is making significant progress in disease control and biosecurity, with over 160 farms now participating in a national testing…
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Exmoor farmers spearhead impactful projects after £1.2m fund boost
Exmoor National Park is hailing another successful year of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which has funded a range of…
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Dry spring threatens crop development despite strong start, AHDB warns
Farmers are facing increasing concerns over the impact of dry weather on crop development, despite a strong start to the spring planting season. This…
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Scotland urged to grow beef herd to help close UK supply gap by 2030
Scotland’s beef industry could unlock a major economic opportunity by adding just two more cows per herd each year, according to new analysis…
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VE Day: Plaque unveiled to honour Women's Land Army
A new commemorative plaque celebrating the vital wartime contributions of the Women's Land Army has been unveiled in London to mark the 80th…
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NFU welcomes US-UK trade deal but warns of risks to farming
The NFU has issued a measured but cautious response to the new US-UK trade agreement, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald…
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