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Proactive steps needed now to combat future droughts, experts say
Experts are pushing for more investment now to ensure farmers and other water users are in the best position ahead of future droughts. The National…
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Defra unveils £4m small abattoir fund to help struggling sector
The government has confirmed that a small abattoir fund - worth £4 million - will open by the end of this year to help the struggling sector…
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1,000kg of milk solids per cow a 'realistic target' farmers
One thousand kg of milk solids per cow per year is an obtainable goal for some farmers as they face price volatility and environmental pressure, a…
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Combining audits streamlines the business of arable farming
Growers for assurance scheme Scottish Quality Crops are benefiting from streamlined auditing after the appointment of new certification body Food…
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Farmer behaviour plays 'crucial role' in managing livestock diseases
New research has highlighted the crucial role that farmers play in managing livestock diseases, and how differences in behaviour can affect…
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Farmers with SFI agreement to receive fast payment, Defra says
Farmers who have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 agreement before the end of the year will receive an accelerated payment, Defra has…
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Welsh farmers fear income loss as industry prepares for scheme transition
Farm leaders have raised fears that the transition to Wales' new environment scheme could result in a loss of income. Current Glastir contract…
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Seed potato exports to Northern Ireland to restart from 30 September
New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from 30 September, it has been confirmed. Following the…
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New licence aims to simplifying moving cattle from TB restricted holdings
A new general licence will launch next month to make it easier to move cattle from TB restricted holdings, allowing greater flexibility while…
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Royal Countryside Fund launches free support programme for farmers
This year's Farm Resilience Programme is set to launch in the autumn, with dairy and livestock farms in in Scotland, Wales and NI encouraged to…
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