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Defra backs Land Use Management Group to support Dartmoor farmers
A number of priorities have been set out by Defra to ensure farmers on Dartmoor are better supported to produce food while protecting important…
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NFU slams new Farming Recovery Fund for having 'major issues' with eligibility
The government's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been heavily criticised for locking too many flood-stricken farmers out from applying to…
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Eighth auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee opens in September
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme ahead of the eighth auction, which will take place online from 23-29…
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Growing crops indoors could be key part of UK food security, researchers say
The development of controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming technologies needs to accelerate to help boost UK food security…
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Aberdeen-Angus calf registrations lead way for third year in row
The latest registration data shows that Aberdeen-Angus lead the way for the third year in a row, with 10% growth over the last six years. With over…
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Somerset farmer ordered to pay out £5,000 after river pollution
A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay out nearly £5,000 after he admitted to causing pollution in a river in 2022. Taunton magistrates heard that…
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Hemp licensing rules changed to make it easier for farmers to grow
The government has made changes to industrial hemp licensing to support regulated farmers to grow the crop and encourage investment in the industry…
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Project to launch fully autonomous agriculture system for low Earth orbit
A project that will prototype a fully autonomous agriculture system for low Earth orbit is set to receive £1.5 million in funding. The project aims…
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Farming Recovery Fund opens to support flooded farmers
The government has opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding this winter…
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Pivot 180: The new high-performance articulated telehandler
Widely used on farms and construction sites, the articulated telehandler is one of the most popular vehicles for all those who need an easily…
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