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Fears over food production as Scotland searches for new national park
Fears have been raised over the prospect of new national parks in Scotland as tourism could be promoted over food production and farming. The…
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Charities work to resupply flood-stricken farmers in parts of Scotland
Charities are working together to resupply flood-stricken farmers in parts of Scotland who have lost supplies such as feed, forage and straw…
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Welsh landowners offered new funding for peatland restoration projects
A new round of development grants offering people between £10,000 - £30,000 to fund ‘shovel-ready’ peatland restoration projects has opened. The…
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Fatal livestock diseases on rise in Europe, farmers warned
Farmers are being reminded of the disease risks associated with importing live animals from overseas, as numerous disease continue to spread in…
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Welsh farmer trials rock dust to provide nutrient to grow grass
A grassland farm in Wales is researching whether rock dust sourced from a local quarry can provide sufficient nutrients to grow grass. Finely ground…
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Students urged to enter Farm Health Management Award for £500 prizes
Veterinary and agricultural students can now enter to the long-running Farm Health Management Award, with a chance to win £500. Entrants from vet and…
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NI farmer sentenced after failing to present animals for TB testing
A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out over £1,500 after failing to present all animals for bovine TB testing. Ian Boyd, 56, who farms…
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Scottish cereal production in line with ten-year average despite challenges
Scottish cereal production will remain in line with the ten-year average despite significant challenges during the year, official government…
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Scotland raises concern over potential UK-US trade partnership
The Scottish government has raised concern over the possible UK-US trade partnership, particularly surrounding its potential impact on food and…
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Farmers to protest at 30 retailer sites amid anger at unfair treatment
Farmers will protest at more than 30 retailer sites across the country as part of new coordinated action against low prices and unfair treatment…
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