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MPs call for new regulations to combat soil degradation by 2035
MPs are calling for a regulatory framework to be introduced by 2035 to focus on preventing soil degradation and contamination across agriculture. The…
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Defra opens two grants to boost domestic production of trees and seeds
Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to apply to Defra's latest two grants seeking to increase domestic production of trees and seeds. The…
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New legislation laid out in parliament seeks to ban live exports
New legislation introduced in parliament this week will put an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain. The…
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Rural road deaths surge to 4-year high as new Code in pipeline
A Code for Countryside Roads is in the pipeline after rural road deaths surge to a four-year high, with over 1,000 people losing their lives last…
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More than 97% of farmers paid BPS cash as delinked payments near
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that 97% of farmers have received their final BPS payment as the government moves to delinked payments…
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Soil project to study value of hedges in storing carbon below ground
The value and role of hedges in storing carbon below the ground is being studied as part of a project gathering soil samples from across Wales. Data…
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Ambition to cut concentrate use moves forward with red clover project
Lamb finishing times could be significantly shortened at a Powys livestock farm this autumn after red and white clover leys were established in the…
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Boost for November prime beef prices as they level up year-on-year
November began with good news for beef producers of prime cattle as deadweight prices stabilised to at least 30p per kilo higher year-on-year - but…
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Working sheep dog sells for £12,200 at Skipton winter sale
A top Welsh breeder and trialist was again top dog on price at £12,200 during the CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s online winter sale of working sheep…
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Farmers reminded of new vet attestation rule rolling out next week
All non-assured livestock farmers must soon be able to demonstrate that a veterinary visit has taken place in the past 12 months when sending animals…
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