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'Humble beginnings': SRUC research farm manager receives Princess Royal Award
Hugh McClymont, a research farm manager for SRUC Farms, has been presented with the RABDF Princess Royal Award for his outstanding contribution to…
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Back British Farming Day: NFU urges more action to boost British food
The NFU has called on the government to support increasing self-sufficiency in UK food production as Back British Farming Day gets underway today…
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Short-term lets licence extension 'vital' for rural Scotland
Rural businesses across Scotland have called for the deadline to apply for a short-term let licence to be extended past 1 October. Measures to comply…
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Thinktank slams BBC for 'pro-organic bias' in GCSE revision guides
A sustainable farming think tank has criticised the BBC for 'misleading and factually inaccurate assertions' made about organic farming in its GCSE…
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Slowing global milk production balances lukewarm demand growth
The delicate balance of global milk supply and demand persists, with slowing global production set to match the tepid demand growth seen in most…
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Award opens seeking to highlight Welsh dairy farmers' work
Nominations are being sought for a Welsh dairy award seeking to recognise those who have made a big contribution to the sector. The Farmers’ Union of…
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First female shearing record bid lodged for Scotland
Scottish sheep shearing guru Una Cameron has thrown her moccasins in the catching pen for a crack at the world sheep shearing record. Una, from St…
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Scientists investigate new technologies to tackle liver fluke
Scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle liver fluke…
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Lidl unveils new financial incentives to get farmers into egg sector
Lidl has announced new financial incentives for farmers to get into egg production following a challenging year for the sector. The discounter said…
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Pilot to help farmers deliver on-farm experiences for pupils
AHDB is launching a pilot project to help farmers deliver memorable on-farm experiences for schoolchildren. In collaboration with LEAF Education, 20…
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