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22 farm workers killed as campaign highlights lasting injuries
Twenty-two farm workers were killed in Great Britain last year as campaigners warned that many more suffer injuries capable of changing their lives…
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Defra launches £1.5m farmer mental health fund
A new £1.5 million fund will support farmer mental health and business resilience across England, with applications opening on 6 August. Defra’s…
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Surrey farmers offered £35,000 grants with no match funding
Surrey farmers and growers have until 16 August to apply for grants of up to £35,000, with no match funding required. The grants form part of a new…
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Government urged to intervene in worsening pig sector crisis
Defra has asked the National Pig Association to submit detailed proposals for helping independent pig producers facing renewed market pressure…
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UFU warns NI farming must avoid Dutch nitrogen fallout
Northern Ireland risks seeing environmental policy shaped by the courts unless government works with farmers, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned…
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Rare 428-acre Lake District grazing fell listed for £600,000
One of the largest blocks of productive Cumbrian fell land to reach the market in recent years is being offered for £600,000. Harter Fell lies at the…
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Welsh farms face growing water pressure as dry weather deepens
Parts of north and south-east Wales have entered prolonged dry weather status after the country received just 5% of its expected July rainfall…
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Farmer's tribute to brother raises £21,000 for Yellow Wellies
A County Durham farmer has raised £21,265 for work supporting young farmers’ mental wellbeing after organising a raffle and disco in memory of her…
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Drones and AI power surge in British blueberry sales
British blueberry sales were 73% higher in the week ending 5 July than during the same week last year, as growers invested in drones, artificial…
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Water shortage leaves poultry processor at 'critical' level
Water restrictions are continuing to disrupt a Devon poultry plant, despite South West Water agreeing to increase the flow and pressure supplied to…
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