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Scottish gov told to return £46m to ag budget or 'jeopardise' food security
The Scottish government must return £46 million to farmers or risk 'jeopardising' food security and net zero plans, an MSP has warned. Ring-fenced…
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Claim window for existing CS and ES agreements opens today
The claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreements has opened today. Farmers must…
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NI farmers told not to overbuy UK tags as new XI tags roll out
Northern Irish farmers are being told not to overbuy 'UK' livestock tags as the prefix code in the province is set to change to 'XI'. The new tags…
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Scottish landowners have legal duty to submit entries or face £5k fine
Scottish owners and long-term tenants of land or property may need to submit an entry to a new register designed to provide clarity or risk a £5,000…
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Scottish ministers approve increase in Quality Meat Scotland's levy
Scottish ministers have approved an increase in Quality Meat Scotland's levy rates following an extensive consultation with the industry. A levy rise…
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Hampshire-based Bisterne Farms to host NMR RABDF Gold Cup open day
After being crowned the winner of this year’s NMR RABDF Gold Cup at Dairy-Tech earlier this month, Bisterne Farms will host the open day at their…
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Lib Dems back NFU's call to better protect farms from flooding
The Liberal Democrats has written to the NFU after more than 1,750 people added their names to an open letter urging all parties to outline plans to…
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Meat's nutritional value 'must be considered when comparing footprints'
The nutritional value of meat must be considered when comparing carbon footprints, researchers have said in a new scientific paper. It focused on…
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Campaign putting spotlight on beef produced in Britain returns
A nationwide campaign seeking to put a spotlight on beef produced in Britain returns for 2024, with an emphasis on the meat being 'naturally…
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International drug gangs target UK rural areas, report warns
Farmers and rural businesses are living in fear due to growing organised crime, including those linked to the international drugs trade, a new report…
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