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Labour launches crackdown on fly-tipping and rogue waste operators
A major government crackdown on illegal waste operators has been launched, aimed at tackling rising fly-tipping and cleaning up rural areas across…
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Experts slam US Health Secretary's proposal to deliberately spread bird flu
A controversial bird flu proposal by the US's Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked widespread criticism from scientific and…
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Lib Dems to force vote aimed at halting 'cruel' cuts to farm payments
Peers are preparing to table a 'fatal motion' in the Lords in a bid to overturn the government’s plans to accelerate deep cuts to farmers’ direct…
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Search gets underway for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2025
The search for the 2025 Wales Woman Farmer of the Year has launched, aiming to honour the outstanding contribution of women to Welsh agriculture. Now…
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Red Tractor proposes tiered welfare labels for UK pork
Red Tractor is now inviting feedback from pig producers on new proposals to introduce a tiered approach to welfare standards and labelling for UK…
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Farmers urged to act as shotgun ownership could soon be restricted
Farmers and rural residents are being encouraged to take action ahead of a forthcoming government consultation that could significantly restrict…
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New £2m strategy aims to transform local food systems in Wales
A new strategy has been launched by the Welsh government to strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy food. The community food…
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Hare coursing soars across England and Wales, investigation reveals
Hare coursing is on the rise across England and Wales, with 1,793 incidents reported in 2024, according to new data obtained through a Freedom of…
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NFU warns MPs compulsory purchase reforms could hit farmer confidence
The NFU has told MPs that it cannot support proposed changes to compulsory purchase powers, warning that the reforms risk further eroding farmers'…
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Key barriers outlined to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chickens
New research highlights the key barriers to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chicken production, including economic costs, environmental…
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