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Trial to help family farm identify best system for herbal ley establishment
Deep-rooting herbal leys at a Powys farm has been key to maintaining grazing when hot and dry summers have challenged grassland. As the business…
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Welsh government expected to 'make changes' to Sustainable Farming Scheme
The Welsh government has said it would probably 'make changes' to its Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) amid growing discontent directed at it. Rural…
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Dairy farmers welcome new legislation laid out today ensuring fairer deal
New legislation being laid in parliament today aims to ensure fair and transparent contracts for all dairy farmers in the UK. The new rules aim to…
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New campaign group No Farmers, No Food warns farming is 'under threat'
A new campaign group called 'No Farmers, No Food' says it will put pressure on the government to ensure British farming remains viable into the…
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NFU Conference: PM unveils new farm support worth nearly £430m
The prime minister has announced a package of grant support worth nearly £430m to help farmers with productivity and technology. Rishi Sunak unveiled…
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Pig sector calls for fairness in supply chain and protection of UK borders
The pig sector has called on all parties to act to deliver fairness in the supply chain and to protect borders from diseases like African swine fever…
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Red Tractor faces 'existential crisis' if improvements not made
Red Tractor faces a situation that could become to an 'existential crisis' if improvements are not made, according to the final report on its…
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NFU Conference: Election will be 'critical' to the future of farming
As political parties gear up for a general election, the NFU is today asking which party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for…
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Most shoppers more likely to buy egg foods with British Lion mark
New research shows that 70% of shoppers would be more likely to buy egg-based food products, such as quiche or egg sandwiches, that display the…
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First 'pulse pioneers' recruited to farmer-led research project
UK pea and bean growers are being invited to become ‘pulse pioneers’ and be paid to carry out on-farm trials which contribute to a ground-breaking…
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