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Calls made for bigger agri budget on Back British Farming Day
The NFU has called on the new Labour government to boost the agriculture budget to £5.6 billion as Back British Farming Day gets underway today. A…
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Anger as Defra confirms £358m underspend of agriculture budget
The government has confirmed a £358 million underspend of the agriculture budget, with the NFU calling it a 'kick in the teeth' for farmers. Defra…
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Control zone extended as bluetongue confirmed in Lincolnshire
The existing temporary control zone (TCZ) in East Yorkshire has been extended to cover parts of Lincolnshire after bluetongue virus was confirmed in…
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National Trust seeks to make half of food in cafes plant-based
The National Trust is seeking to make half of the food in its cafes either vegan or vegetarian as part of its pledge to become net zero by 2030. The…
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Britain heading for one of worst harvests on record, analysis shows
New analysis suggests that Britain is heading for one of worst harvests on record, following record breaking rain last winter that has reduced…
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Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael elected new chair EFRA committee
Alistair Carmichael, a Liberal Democrat MP and farmer, has been elected as the new chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee…
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Tractors roll into parliament as Back British Farming Day soon starts
Tractors have started to roll outside the Houses of Parliament as preparations for tomorrow's annual Back British Farming Day event commences. Now in…
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CF Fertiliser's Billingham factory workers call off strike after pay deal
Workers employed by Hargreaves Industrial Services at CF Fertiliser’s factory in Co Durham have called off this week's strike. The strike was set to…
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New charity launches with focus on rural suicide prevention
A new charity has launched today with a focus on rural suicide prevention and better supporting the mental health of those living and working in the…
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Survey explores challenges for Welsh beef and sheep farms
Beef and sheep farmers in Wales are being urged to complete a short survey to highlight the many challenges currently facing the red meat sector. The…
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