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EU fails to reach agreement on extending glyphosate use for 10 years
The EU's proposal to renew glyphosate for the next 10 years is being taken to the Appeal Committee after member states failed to reach an agreement…
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Rural homeowners told to be aware of septic tank law amid huge fine risk
Sewage discharge on land could catch out rural homeowners who aren’t aware of laws covering septic tanks, with fines of up to £100,000 possible…
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Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech
Farm leaders are requesting new livestock worrying legislation ahead of the upcoming King’s Speech after the government ditched tougher measures in…
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Scotland's livestock marts generated over £600m in 2022
Scotland's livestock markets generated over £600 million in 2022, an increase on the year before, according to new figures. The Institute of…
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Nuffield Farming announces largest ever cohort of scholars
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 23 new scholars for 2024 - the Trust’s largest ever cohort. Coming from a…
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Lucerne trial could help sheep farms be climate change resilient
A Welsh sheep farm is hoping to increase resilience in its lamb finishing system by growing drought-tolerant lucerne. The deep-rooted nitrogen-fixing…
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Farmers urge Natural England to stop 'assault' on Dartmoor grazing
The tenanted farming sector has called on Natural England to stop its 'assault' on grazing within the protected sites on Dartmoor. Evidence has been…
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New propyzamide knowledge hub as OSR growers prepare for applications
Oilseed rape growers can now use a new propyzamide knowledge hub containing the latest information and advice ahead of the key season for…
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Water grants for farmers in Midlands soon closes for applications
Farmers have two weeks left to apply for this year's round of Severn Trent’s Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS), offering up to £30,000 to…
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Farmland market plateaus after eight successive quarters of growth
The average value of agricultural land in England has plateaued following eight successive quarters of sustained growth, new research says. The…
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