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Frontier unveils new contract to slash risk of growing OSR
Frontier Agriculture has announced a new contract that is set to remove much of the financial risk associated with growing oilseed rape. The firm's…
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NI farmer fined £1,000 after pleading guilty to polluting river
A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out over £1,000 following a river pollution incident in Co Tyrone. David Kenwell, 38, was convicted…
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Genomic testing widens gap between best and worst dairy herds
Genomic testing of dairy heifers is having a big effect on the genetic merit of the UK dairy herd, AHDB says, with the gulf between the best and…
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John Deere announces introduction of new 6M tractor series
John Deere has introduced the new 6M tractor series with a significantly expanded model line-up, including, including 10 models above 150 hp. The…
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Isle of Man dairy farmers scoop major conservation award
A dairy farming duo from the Isle of Man have scooped a major international award for their 'outstanding commitment' to conservation within a…
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Bluetongue virus transmission now possible as weather warms
Bluetongue virus transmission is now possible in high-risk counties in England due to the recent increase in temperatures, experts warn. With the…
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Pilot environmental scheme launched for sugar beet growers
A new pilot scheme is being offered to sugar beet growers to help them access incentive payments for the roll out of environmental services on-farm…
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Mentoring helps former BBC journalist with green farm projects
A mentoring programme has given a former BBC journalist the courage to embark on the right environmental projects for her family farm. After working…
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Defra's new £22m poultry housing grant soon opens
The government's new £22 million housing grant for laying hens and pullets will soon open for farmers to apply to it. The grant, which was unveiled…
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Animal welfare campaigners call for mandatory food labelling
Animal welfare campaigners are calling on all political parties commit to mandatory labelling for food products ahead of the general election…
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