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Landowners urged to take advantage of new biodiversity development rules
A natural capital expert has highlighted the opportunities for landowners to diversify into habitat provision services in light of a new government…
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New resource hub created for farming's 'accidental counsellors'
A new resource is available for farming’s 'accidental counsellors' to help them better support those within the agricultural community and better…
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Bovine TB PCR testing to expand after success of initial rollout
The use of new PCR tests to confirm bovine TB infection is to be expanded after the success of the tests in an initial rollout. The new method…
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Winter maintenance will help make farming safer, campaigners say
Maintaining agricultural machinery and buildings in the quiet winter months will make farming safer and reduce breakdowns, farmers are being told…
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UK halts trade talks with Canada amid concern over hormone beef
The UK has halted its trade negotiations with Canada, which have been ongoing for two years, following concern over hormone treated beef. Talks about…
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Aldi unveils 'buy British' section on website after campaign push by MPs
Aldi has added a 'buy British' section to its website in a bid to help shoppers support British businesses, becoming the second retailer to do so…
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Concern as Defra reclassifies EU fresh produce imports as 'medium risk'
Defra's reclassification of many fruit and vegetable consignments from the EU as 'medium risk' from 'low risk' has been called a 'severe blow' to the…
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Rural communities raise over £17,000 for Wales Air Ambulance
Over £17,500 has been raised following a series of farmhouse breakfast events held in Wales to promote the importance of good mental health and local…
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Lungworm vaccination 'crucial' ahead of 2024 grazing season
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to vaccinate cattle against lungworm (husk) ahead of the 2024 grazing season after a significant rise in cases in…
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Applications open for 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarship
Those interested in studying a topic within agriculture or the wider industry can now apply for next year's Nuffield Farming Scholarships. A Nuffield…
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