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Fears of capital gains tax rise pushing farmers toward exit
One in 10 farmers could abandon the industry due to growing concerns about tax rises and subsidy cuts, according to a rural accountant. The warning…
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Project seeks to save 20 historical Lake District barns from decay
Twenty historic agricultural barns across the Lake District are being saved from destruction and decay as part of a £3.2 million project. Many of the…
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Young farmers praise YFCs for improving health and wellbeing
The overwhelming majority of young farmers put membership of a YFC as being a factor for improved health and wellbeing, a UK-wide survey says. The…
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Kaleb Cooper's farming bursary to issue £6,000 prize to two students
An agricultural bursary spearheaded by Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm fame will award £6,000 to two students to help pursue their farming career…
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African swine fever: Calls for total ban on UK personal pork imports
The pig sector has welcomed Defra’s efforts to tighten up the rules governing personal pork imports, but warned it does not go far enough to combat…
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Bluetongue restricted zone expanded as over 120 farms impacted
The government has expanded the restricted zone set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 120 farms have now recorded a case…
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New campaign urges farmers to get checked for signs of cancer
Farmers and farm workers are being encouraged to get checked for early signs of cancer as part of a new UK-wide campaign. The 'nip it in the bud'…
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Rural campaigners call for 'rooftop-first' policy to solar power
Rural campaigners have responded to the government’s proposed planning reforms by calling for a 'rooftop-first' approach to solar power, rather than…
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Sheep producers using October to help drive British wool demand
Sheep producers are using the month of October to spearhead numerous initiatives which seek to put British-produced wool in the limelight. Through a…
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New dental tool hopes to transform cattle health and productivity
A pioneering dental tool that allows for the examination of a cow's mouth could potentially transform animal welfare and farm productivity…
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