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Supply of GB farmland rising with modest growth forecast for values
Supply of farmland in Great Britain is rising with modest growth forecast for average values, according to new research by Savills. Last year was…
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Welsh organic sector welcomes much-needed support payments
Support payments will be made available to all fully-certified organic producers in Wales this year, in a move which will provide certainty for the…
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New 12-month project seeks to improve UK sheep fleece quality
A new project seeks to further British sheep farming and wool industries’ productivity through opportunities to improve fleece quality. The 12-month…
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Government pollution inspectors to visit 800 Welsh farms
Inspectors will visit over 800 farms this year to oversee the industry's efforts in cutting pollution, the Welsh government has announced. The NRW…
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Rural campaigners urge Warwickshire Council to retract vegan advice
Rural campaigners are calling on Warwickshire County Council to retract its advice for residents to adopt vegan or vegetarian diets. The council’s…
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Defra's new fly-tipping figures 'barely scratch the surface'
New figures show there were over 1 million fly-tipping incidents on public land last year, but rural campaigners warn it 'barely scratches the…
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New research team receives over £6m to help agriculture to net zero
A new consortium has received over £6 million from the government to help tackle greenhouse gas emissions from land use and agriculture. The Land Use…
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Bursary paying for postgraduate agriculture courses opens for 2024
Bursaries which pay up to 75% of course fees for postgraduate agriculture students have opened for applications, with the deadline set for the end of…
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Bishop Burton College apologises after vegan social media post
Bishop Burton College has apologised after publishing a social media post announcing a veganuary catering initiative involving 'meat-free Mondays'…
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New legislation banning live exports from Britain moves to Lords
Legislation putting an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain will now move to the House of Lords for…
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