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Farmers urged to participate in this year's Open Farm Sunday
Organisers behind Open Farm Sunday are encouraging more farmers than ever to open their gates to the public to tell the story of British food…
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NIMBYism is holding rural communities back, poll finds
NIMBYism is holding rural communities back, with just 19% of people believing those who object to development have a positive impact on the…
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NFU's farming lessons reaches 220,000 pupils during British Science Week
More than 220,000 pupils are celebrating British Science Week and National Careers Week with three new live lessons bringing farming directly to the…
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Cumbria livestock farm with colony of red squirrels comes to market
A traditional livestock farm extending to nearly 130-acres and home to Cumbria’s largest colony of red squirrels has now launched onto the market…
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Farmers concerned about cheaper imports to protest outside parliament
Farmers concerned about cheaper food imports are set to stage a new protest outside the Houses of Parliament later this month. Campaign groups Save…
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Defra launches proposals to make food labelling 'clearer and fairer'
The government has launched proposals to make food labelling 'clearer and fairer' in a move to ensure British farmers get more recognition. Plans to…
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Police appeal after dead body discovered on Wiltshire farm
A dead body has been discovered on a farm in Wiltshire, with the police urging the public to provide more information. Wiltshire Police said it had…
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UK rural vote up for grabs in next election, campaigners say
Rural votes across the country are up for grabs in the next general election following years of economic neglect, countryside campaigners have said…
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Rural support charity YANA to launch new live helpline for farmers
Rural support charity YANA has announced the launch of a new live helpline with an aim to provide immediate support to farmers in need. Starting from…
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Study shows blackgrass uses specific adaptations to flourish in saturated soil
A new study has shown that blackgrass uses specific adaptations to flourish even when soil is totally saturated for up to three weeks. When…
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