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£1m project to tackle economic issues plaguing UK raspberry growers
Researchers have been awarded £1m to tackle issues plaguing UK raspberry growers, including rising production costs and the reduction of pest…
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Welsh government takes steps to reduce penalties under NVZ regulations
The Welsh government has announced plans to make short-term amendments to the cross-compliance penalties related to the new water quality…
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Anger as farmers see price cuts for animals from BTV 'restricted zone'
Price deductions for animals coming from the bluetongue 'restricted zone' are being implemented within the processing sector and passed back down to…
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New variant of bluetongue virus identified in sheep in Netherlands
A new variant of bluetongue virus - 'BTV-12' - has been identified in sheep in the Netherlands, researchers have confirmed. The European Bluetongue…
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MPs and NFU call for more action to deter expensive GPS thefts
A handful of MPs and the NFU have penned an open letter to the government urging it to take more action to reduce GPS device theft from farm…
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Supply-demand dynamic continuing to underpin land values
The supply of farmland for sale is being met with good demand and contributed to a third-quarter rise in average values, new analysis shows. Average…
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No grounds for significant rent increases this autumn, TFA warns
There are no grounds for significant rent increases being sought by landlords this autumn, the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has warned. The body…
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Value of Scotland's red meat exports reach over £100m for first time
Results from an annual export survey reveal a remarkable rise in the total value of Scotland’s red meat and offal sold outside the UK - rising to…
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More investment needed for England's beef farmers 'before it's too late'
An open letter has been sent to the government calling for 'sensible and adequate' investment for the country's beef farmers 'before it's too late'…
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Cheshire farmer fined £16,000 after roofer died in fall from shed
A Cheshire farmer has been fined £16,000 after a man fell to his death from a forklift truck while attempting to repair the roof of a packing shed…
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