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Wildflower strips around orchards could help farmers harvest more apples
Wildflower strips planted around apple orchards could help farmers harvest an additional 2,400kg per hectare, researchers say. Insects including…
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Thousands of Welsh farmers protest in Cardiff over SFS
Thousands of Welsh farmers are taking part in a protest in Cardiff this afternoon over heightening concerns at the Welsh government's vision for the…
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Man charged after tractor killed 3-year-old boy in 2022
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a three-year-old who was run over by a tractor on a farm in 2022. Neil Speakman…
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Nematodirus threat forecast to be 'extremely variable' this year
Animal health experts are predicting that the threat to lambs from nematodirus will be extremely variable across the UK in 2024. A sudden increase in…
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NFU says farmers need 'business confidence' to continue producing food
The NFU has called for more support to help farmers deal with volatility as part of its asks to the Chancellor ahead of next week's spring budget. In…
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Small parcels of land sell for up to £25,000 an acre at auction
Small parcels of land in Shropshire, Wales and Worcestershire were in high demand, selling for nearly £25,000 an acre at a recent auction. Seven of…
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Lamb market at record high for time of year, new analysis says
The lamb market has risen further after a firm end to 2023, reaching record levels for the time of year, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) says in new…
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Red tape and labour shortages 'serious impending' Scottish food sector
Red tape and labour shortages are seriously impeding the food and drink sector in Scotland, the Scottish government has warned Defra. Rural Affairs…
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Welsh farmers reminded to complete Single Application Forms on time
Welsh farmers are being reminded that the application window to the Single Application Forms (SAF) opens on 4 March. The SAF completion process is…
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Sustainable Farming Scheme poses 'huge risk' to future of Welsh dairy
The Welsh government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme poses 'a huge risk' to the dairy supply chain if the proposals in their current format are taken…
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