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Farmers can now apply directly online for expanded 2024 SFI
Farmers in England can now apply directly online for the expanded 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme offer. This has been made possible…
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Labour's farm tax a 'hammer blow' to Scottish farming, SNP says
The SNP has slammed the UK government's restrictions on agricultural property relief (APR) as a 'hammer blow' to Scotland's family farms. The party's…
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Land-based college SRUC hailed for gender inclusivity
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been hailed for its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity with a Bronze level Athena Swan…
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Cereals quality survey confirms lower nitrogen and protein levels
This year's cereal quality survey has confirmed harvest reports of low protein for wheat and low nitrogen levels in barley, but there are also…
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Farmers struggling to heat homes can now receive £400 grants
Charity RSABI has increased the value of its Help for Heating grants as many people in the farming industry continue to see heightened energy costs…
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Defra unveils new £50m flood fund and £60m payments for farmers
Defra has pledged £50m for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to help protect farmers from future flooding, while confirming that the delayed Farming…
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Jeff Bezos issues £7m to UK scientists to cut cattle emissions
Amazon's Jeff Bezos has announced he will award a £7.3m grant to help a UK-based project to slash cattle emissions with the use of a potential new…
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Appeal after farmer shot at with catapult by suspected hare coursers
A Wiltshire farmer was shot at with a catapult and had his vehicle rammed by suspected hare coursers during a 'terrifying' ordeal. Wiltshire Police…
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Defra heightens bird flu risk level following East Yorkshire case
The government has raised the avian influenza risk level in kept poultry following a recent case on a commercial farm in East Yorkshire. All bird…
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Former Labour adviser says UK 'doesn't need small farmers'
John McTernan, a former adviser to the Tony Blair government, has said that the UK 'doesn't need small farmers' during an interview. Mr McTernan made…
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