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Scotland's organic farmland jumps 28% in a year
Scotland’s organic farmland has jumped 28% in a year to 168,200 hectares, putting the country closer to its target of doubling the area under organic…
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Dairy farms invited to compete for 2026 Gold Cup title
Dairy farmers have until 11 September to enter the 2026 RABDF NMR Gold Cup, one of the UK dairy sector’s longest-running and most prestigious…
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Barber's pole worm spread prompts warning to sheep farmers
Sheep farmers are being urged to step up worm monitoring in adult ewes as Barber’s pole worm becomes increasingly prevalent across the UK. But a high…
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Movements restricted as bluetongue hits Dumfries and Galloway
Livestock movements around Dumfries and Galloway have been restricted after two lambs near Lockerbie tested positive for bluetongue. The Scottish…
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Emergency grants offered to farmers hit by drought and bluetongue
Farmers struggling to feed livestock because of drought or bluetongue could receive emergency financial support through a one-off grant from the…
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Weekly drought meetings begin as farmers face mounting strain
England’s drought response has been stepped up, with the National Drought Group moving to weekly meetings as dry conditions continue to put pressure…
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Waste gangs face £5,000 fines in new crackdown
Farmers hit by illegal waste dumping could see tougher action against organised waste gangs under a new government crackdown involving £5,000 fines…
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Farmers lose thousands as rogue trader reports rise
Farmers in Northern Ireland have lost thousands of pounds to rogue traders and scammers, prompting a fresh warning from the Ulster Farmers’ Union…
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Welsh sheep dip guidance set for overhaul
Welsh sheep farmers could face updated guidance on dipping in wet weather, leaking dip baths and waste disposal under proposals being consulted on by…
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Frontier completes takeover of Aberdeen Grain site
Frontier Agriculture has completed its purchase of Aberdeen Grain’s Whiterashes grain storage facility, securing continued access for growers and…
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