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Apple growers warn they will quit sector as retailers 'squeeze' profits
The UK's centuries-old apple-growing heritage may soon be a thing of the past as growers are 'squeezed' by the 'big six' supermarkets, a Lords'…
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Self-employed stockman, 26, commended for his YFC advocacy
A 26-year-old self-employed stockman from Newquay has been awarded the Heart of YFC Award for his advocacy for Young Farmers' Clubs. More than 1,700…
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Northern estate offers diverse income streams and development opportunities
The Greenside Estate, a rural investment property and one of the most substantial land holdings offered for sale in the North of England in recent…
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Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued 'world's loneliest sheep'
A fund has been set up by Scottish farmers involved in the rescue of the 'world's loneliest sheep' after a tidal wave of goodwill from the public…
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‘Organised gang stripped my Defender with military precision while I slept’
Farmers who own Land Rover Defenders are being urged to take action to safeguard their iconic vehicles, after figures show £2.4m worth were stolen in…
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New NFU survey seeks to capture poultry farmers' production intentions
Poultry farmers are being urged to take part in NFU's survey which aims to capture production intentions for the next few years. The NFU's poultry…
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New CLA president urges all parties to develop 'ambitious' rural policies
The new president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has urged all political parties to develop 'robust and ambitious' policies for…
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Government launches £1m programme to grow British dairy exports
The government has officially launched a £1 million bespoke programme that focuses solely on boosting British dairy exports. The programme aims to…
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Cheshire Police's Rural Crime Team hailed for fighting on-farm crime
Cheshire Police's Rural Crime Team has been applauded for its efforts in tackling farm, rural and waste crime across the county. The team, which was…
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'Biodegradable' bioplastics contaminate farmland, study finds
Bioplastics marketed as 'biodegradable' are remaining in soils for longer than the two-year industry standard, a scientific study has found…
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