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Scotland’s remote crofters receive £230k to help make croft improvements
Scotland’s remote crofters have received nearly £230,000 to help make improvements to their crofts as part of new grant funding issued today. Through…
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Auctioneer Halls doubles 2023 turnover with £7m farm machinery sold
Farm machinery worth nearly £7 million was sold by auctioneer Halls during 2023, nearly doubling the previous year’s turnover. Halls said the firm…
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AHDB rolls out TV adverts showcasing benefits of British meat and dairy
New TV adverts showcasing British beef, lamb and dairy to the general public are currently airing as part of a new year campaign by AHDB. Last month…
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Person dies after eating Lancashire cheese contaminated with E.coli
A person in Scotland died after eating cheese produced in Lancashire which was contaminated with a specific type of E.coli bacteria. An urgent recall…
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Arla's milk prices to increase as outlook is 'stable' for new year
Arla's price for conventional and organic milk for January will increase as the outlook remains 'stable' for the new year. This means the UK…
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Food security must be a top priority in 2024, NFU president says
Government must make food security a top priority in 2024 against the backdrop of this year's unprecedented challenges that farmers faced, the NFU…
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Two men sentenced to prison after stealing 20 pieces of farm machinery
Two men who were found with 20 pieces of stolen farm machinery have been sentenced to prison amid growing concern over thefts in rural areas. Harry…
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SFI farm walks a 'huge advantage' for future planning
Taking part in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) farm walk has been described by one farmer as a 'huge advantage' in planning for the future. GSC…
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Just days left for young farmers to apply to training programme
Young farmers from the north of England have just days to apply to a new training programme which aims to support their development. The programme…
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Small family-run farms in Scotland given new funding support
Small, family-run food producers in Scotland will be able to access support through a new government pilot to help them become more sustainable. The…
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