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Diversification remains 'essential' to long-term farm security
Slow economic growth and high inflation have emphasised the continuing importance of diversification for farms and rural estates, a new report says…
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Farmers to look out for serious tree pest after new outbreaks
Farmers and landowners are being urged to look out for the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, a serious pest of spruce trees first found in 2018…
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Farmers urged to check insurance cover for temporary glamping sites
A year on from a law change allowing farmers to profit more easily from glamping revenues, an insurance expert is reminding them to check health and…
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Teenage motorcyclist dies after tractor crash in Kent
A teenage motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor on a rural road in Kent. Police said the incident happened just before 12:15pm…
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Ban on the live export of animals from GB comes into effect
The ban on the live export of animals has come into effect, meaning it is now illegal to export livestock for slaughter and fattening from Great…
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NI farm leaders welcome £46m agri-food investment initiative
A £46 million agri-food investment initiative has been described by Northern Irish farm leaders as a 'very positive development' for the province…
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Livestock marts launch initiative to promote health and cut accidents
Livestock marts have launched an initiative to promote health and safety in markets, offering staff training and advice on best practice to minimise…
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Beef and sheep producer crowned Wales Woman Farmer of Year
A beef and sheep producer from Ceredigion is the 26th winner of Wales' Woman Farmer of the Year Award, 12 years after her mother won the same title…
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NFU acquires property planning company Woolf Bond
The NFU has acquired planning company Woolf Bond as part of its strategy to bolster income and increase the offer for its farmer members. The union…
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Geopolitical risks could reshape global pork trade, report warns
A better cost environment and resilient demand are supporting the outlook for global pork markets, but risks remain, a new report has warned. Lower…
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