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Farmers battle dry spell as crop yields come under pressure
Farmers are facing an early and difficult harvest as worsening dry conditions push eight areas of England closer to drought. The National Drought…
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Forty sea eagles to be tracked over sheep and lamb losses
Up to 40 sea eagles will be tracked across western Scotland in a two-year study aimed at establishing when and where the birds interact with sheep…
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7,500-acre estate bought for major nature recovery scheme
A 7,500-acre Northumberland estate has been acquired for a major nature restoration project backed by close to £9 million in blended finance. Triodos…
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New Welsh law could put rural needs first
Farmers, rural businesses and communities could gain greater influence over public policy under plans for a new Welsh law requiring ministers and…
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Welsh and Scottish farm groups demand wildfire action
Rural organisations in Scotland and Wales are demanding stronger action as major wildfires threaten farms, livestock, upland habitats and local…
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Wales launches push to build commercial sheep milk market
Welsh sheep farmers are being encouraged to explore new dairy markets following the launch of a national cluster aimed at building a commercially…
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Tenant farmers demand action as 4,500 acres leave rented sector
More than 4,500 acres have disappeared from the rented agricultural sector as shorter tenancies and rising farm sales deepen concerns over security…
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Welsh government sets out farm-to-fork plan for food sector
Welsh farmers and food producers are to help shape a new national strategy aimed at connecting agriculture more closely with processing, retail…
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British Sugar plans to end Cantley beet processing
More than a century of sugar beet processing at Cantley could end in February 2027 under plans to reduce British Sugar’s factory network from four…
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Cattle TB vaccine moves closer after six-year trial
On-farm trials involving 736 cattle have concluded across England and Wales, moving a potential bovine TB vaccine and companion test closer to…
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