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Agri chemicals regulatory regime delays 'adding uncertainty' for UK farms
Delays to a post-Brexit regulatory regime for agri chemicals are adding costs for agri-supply businesses and making it harder for farmers to plan…
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Farmers have until tonight to apply to water restoration fund
Groups of farmers and landowners have until tonight to apply for large grants to help improve water bodies such as rivers and lakes. Defra's Water…
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Free bluetongue testing available for farmers in high risk counties
Free testing for bluetongue is now available for animals moving from the highest risk counties to live elsewhere in Britain, Defra has confirmed…
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15-year FBT on 550-acre farm up for tender in Lincolnshire
A new Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) opportunity has arisen on a 550-acre Lincolnshire farm, for 15 years. The Crown Estate is searching for a tenant to…
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Conservatives and Labour pitch to rural voters ahead of election
The Defra Secretary and Labour's counterpart have vowed to tackle rural crime, boost food production and protect the environment as part of a pitch…
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Planning reform would sway most of the rural vote, poll suggests
With the countryside’s vote up for grabs in the general election, a new poll has revealed that planning reform would influence how farmers and rural…
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Rural campaigners hail Belfast Council for rejecting vegan call
Rural campaigners have applauded Belfast City Council for rejecting a call for compulsory veganism at council meetings. Green Councillor Anthony…
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Farmers heavily reliant on farms to fund retirement, survey says
British farmers are heavily reliant on their farms to fund their future retirement, according to a new survey published today. The findings reveal…
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Welsh farmers issued funding to help boost lamb performance
A project set to compare lamb performance on different leys has been awarded funding to help two brothers boost their farm's performance and…
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Scotch Beef Club to help boost premium meat in foodservice sector
The free-to-join Scotch Beef Club has relaunched to capitalise on opportunities to boost the premium meat's uptake within the foodservice sector. The…
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