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Applications open for LEAF's inaugural Caroline Drummond Scholarship
An annual industry scholarship worth up to £25,000 to help support the adoption of sustainable farming methods has launched for applications. The…
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Group demands basic income to provide financial security for farmers
A new group of farmers is demanding a Universal Basic Income (UBI) to provide financial security as the UK transitions away from the historic EU…
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Two major sales ignite spring farmland market
Two significant farm businesses with a combined value of more than £9 million have been launched for sale. Frogmary Green Farm in Somerset, and Ruses…
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Pig prices drop back as market stability continues
The pig price has been remarkably stable of late and this continued during the week ended 30 March, as the EU-spec SPP dropped back by 0.22p to stand…
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Mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules rolled out for small sites
Mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for small developments have now gone live, two months after the initial roll out. From February…
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New blood in the rankings for spring and autumn block calvers
With inseminations now in full swing in spring calving herds, and autumn calving some months away, breeding decisions for block-calving herds may be…
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Researchers call for changes to Scottish legislation to curb dog attacks
Researchers are calling for new changes to be made to Scottish legislation to help tackle livestock worrying, including increased fines and improved…
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UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic bird flu
The UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza following its worst ever outbreak, which began in 2021. The…
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Scheme to support flood-hit farmers must open, rural campaigners say
A scheme to support flood-hit farmers must open as soon as possible, rural campaigners have urged after one of the wettest and stormiest winters in…
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Scottish government seeks views on cage ban for laying hens
A consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production has launched today in Scotland. Views are sought on phasing out…
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