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Man in 80s dies after road collision with tractor
A man aged in his 80s has died following a traffic collision involving a tractor on a rural road in Dorset. Dorset Police confirmed the tragedy…
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NFU Mutual offers discounted fire suppression kit insurance
NFU Mutual is offering an increased discount of up to 25% from the agricultural vehicle insurance premium for farmers fitting fire suppression kits…
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Scottish government seeks views on crofting reform
Crofters and the wider public are being asked by the Scottish government to share their views on how crofting should be reformed. The consultation…
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First Milk's August milk price to be 41p per litre
First Milk has announced that its milk price will see an increase of 0.7 pence per litre for August 2024. The move means the UK processor's milk…
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UK's only bank dedicated solely to farming sees profitability
Oxbury, Britain's only specialist agricultural bank, has achieved annual profitability for the first time – with over £3 million of pre-tax profit…
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Woman ordered to pay over £3,000 after dogs killed 15 sheep
A woman has been ordered by a court to pay over £3,000 in compensation to a farmer after two loose dogs killed 15 of his sheep. Ellie Blake, 60, from…
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UK pig price declines again following months of stability
The UK pig price has declined again following months of stability, cancelling out the previous week’s gain of 0.4p. The EU-spec SPP dropped by 0.62p…
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Scottish farm emissions fell by 3% in 2022, figures show
Greenhouse gas emissions stemming from Scottish agriculture declined by three percent in 2022, official new figures show. The Chief Statistician has…
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NFU 'disappointed' as NatWest continues to urge meat reduction
NatWest is still urging the reduction of meat consumption on its app, suggesting it will cut emissions, despite months-long talks with the NFU to…
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£1.1m project seeks input to help tackle chronic sheep disease
Researchers have been awarded a £1.1m grant to tackle the devastating impact of Maedi-visna (MV), a chronic infectious disease affecting sheep. The…
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