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UK’s array of rare and native poultry 'under serious threat'
The UK’s array of rare and native poultry is under serious threat due to bird flu, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has warned in its latest…
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UK registration of tractors over 240hp surges by nearly 40%
The number of tractors over 240hp registered in the first quarter of 2024 was up by nearly 40% compared to 2023, new figures show. The Agricultural…
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Five point plan to help mitigate current farming crisis
Record rainfall has significantly increased the financial pressures on farm businesses, but a five point plan could help mitigate the current crisis…
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This spring could see surge in farms and land for sale, experts say
This spring could see a surge in farms and land for sale, experts say, after weather held off some launches planned for the start of the year…
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Significant drop in UK sheep population, Defra census shows
The UK sheep flock has seen a significant drop of over 5 percent year-on-year, to 21.2 million head, Defra figures show. According to the latest…
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Slurry and water storage grant scheme soon closes for Scots farmers
Scottish farmers hoping to upgrade slurry storage or build irrigation lagoons to meet new requirements are being urged to apply for a fund closing in…
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Over £1m available for projects looking to innovate dairy sector
A new round of research and development grant funding will launch for the dairy sector, with over £1 million available for successful entries. The…
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Farming industry sees sick leave rise by 11% in last year
Farming businesses have seen one of the biggest rises in sick leave over the past year, according to new analysis of over 1,700 firms across all…
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Academics to project positive red meat news to combat misinformation
A group of academics have banded together to project positive news about eating red meat as a result of their concerns about the impacts of…
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Opportunity to acquire grazing rights on Cumbria common land
An opportunity to acquire grazing rights equating to over 250 sheep or equivalent livestock on common land in Cumbria has been unveiled. H&H Land &…
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