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Tesco to trial methane-reducing feed supplement for dairy cows
Tesco has announced it will trial a methane-reducing feed supplement for dairy cows as part of an initiative to cut its carbon footprint. The…
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Progress on emissions reductions for farming 'significantly off target'
New analysis of government data shows that emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track or going backwards. Progress lags…
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New farm safety campaign aims to raise awareness of tiredness
A new farm safety campaign has launched to raise awareness of tiredness and the dangers it represents to the agricultural industry. The National…
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Positives for dairy sector despite unprecedented year, report says
There are several positives offering welcome news for the dairy sector following the unprecedented challenges over the past 12 months. This is…
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Public reminded to be 'patient and careful' as harvest underway
The public are being reminded to be 'patient and careful' on rural roads this summer amid an increase in agricultural vehicles as harvest gets…
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Carbon scheme Soil Capital doubles farmer payments for 2024
A soil carbon scheme has this year paid more than 800 farmers in the UK, France and Belgium for greener farming practices, up from 400 in 2022. In…
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Suffolk nuclear power plant commits to sourcing local food
A nuclear power plant project in Suffolk has pledged to boost the region's farmers by locally sourcing 80 percent of the food it provides to its site…
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Mole Valley Farmers posts group operating loss of £7.6m
Mole Valley Farmers has posted a group operating loss of £7.6m due to a series of challenges, including surging costs and an IT failure. The…
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Grower who lost £25,000 worth of fruit crop looks to biopesticides
A grower who lost his entire strawberry harvest to an insect pest is establishing colonies of a predatory bug in the crop in a bid to find an…
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Legal challenge launched against Shrops farm approval
A legal challenge has been launched over Shropshire Council's decision to give planning permission for a new poultry unit near the River Severn. The…
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