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NFU Scotland welcomes change in direction on climate policy targets
NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish government's change in direction on its climate policy targets as it ditches plans to slash carbon emissions…
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What do the new hedgerow regulations mean for farmers?
New legislation has been laid in parliament to regulate the management of hedgerows for the greater benefit of the environment and wildlife. Policy…
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Police recover body of missing North Yorkshire farmer
The body of a missing farmer has been found in North Yorkshire, police have confirmed. Nicholas Leaf, 67, from the village of Riccall located near…
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Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as fertiliser prices surged
Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as the sector had to battle huge inflation in key input costs, new analysis by AHDB shows. Looking at the…
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Upland dairy farm trialling herbal ley mixes established with direct drilling
A Welsh upland dairy farm is aiming to accelerate its move away from a reliance on nitrogen fertiliser for growing grass by growing herbal ley mixes…
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Scottish rural estates 'singled out' by carbon land tax proposals
A new carbon land tax would punish rural estates which already make the greatest contribution to achieving net zero, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE)…
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Researchers study aphids' flight patterns to improve crop security
Researchers are studying the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food…
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Public overwhelmingly recognise importance of farmers' mental health
Farmers should not be expected to provide food and environmental benefits at the detriment of their mental health, according to a survey of the…
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Farm trials white clover to cut fertiliser costs and boost production
A Welsh farming family is undertaking a project exploring the potential of white clover to improve nitrogen use efficiency and boost milk and meat…
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Farmer, 21, sentenced after sixteen animal welfare offences
A 21-year-old farmer has been sentenced following an investigation by Cambridgeshire Trading Standards in relation to 16 animal welfare offences…
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