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Farm trial explores little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure
Scottish livestock farmers are exploring a little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure in the hope it will boost farm productivity and slash…
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Proposed national park in Galloway slammed as 'unacceptable'
Scottish farm leaders have said they will continue to oppose the Scottish government's proposals for Galloway to become a new national park. The…
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Livestock farmers warned of risk posed by two types of fungi
Livestock farmers are being warned of the potential risk to their animals posed by two types of fungi - fusarium and ergot - in grain. Farmers are…
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Young entrant given chance to becoming farm business partner
A fifth generation Welsh sheep and beef farm has resolved a succession conundrum by bringing a young farmer into the business as a partner. Ben…
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Government urged to double UK fruit and veg production
The government must put an end to the UK's reliance on food imports by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables, campaigners say. In an…
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Farmers urged to complete NFU Cymru's water regulations survey
NFU Cymru has launched a survey seeking farmers' views of the Welsh government's water regulations and the associated record keeping requirements…
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27 people killed on GB farms in 2023-2024, HSE confirms
Farming continues to have the poorest safety record of any occupation, with 27 people losing their lives on farms in Great Britain in 2023-2024. New…
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Water firms given 'requiring improvement' rating by Environment Agency
The majority of England’s nine water and sewerage companies continue to underperform in term in terms of the environment and serious pollution…
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Winter farmland flood warnings hit record high of over 1,000
The number of flood warnings on England’s best farmland during the winter hit a record high of over 1,000, exceeding the previous record by a fifth…
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Welsh food and drink industry sees growth of 10%
Statistics published today show the food and drink industry in Wales grew by 10% last year, with a total turnover of £24.6 billion in 2023…
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