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Farmers face green energy 'injustice', experts warn
Getting to grips with the ‘energy injustice’ faced by farming businesses is one of the key challenges currently faced by the rural economy, experts…
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Applications open for dairy farms interested in entrepreneurship
A dairy business training course, Entrepreneurs in Dairying, has opened to applicants ahead of its start in October. Open to anyone in the dairy…
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Experts warn farmers of severe shortages in forage
Farmers have been advised to assess their forage stock now as experts predict many could be left with shortages this winter following a wet spring…
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Welsh farmers raise £50,000 for rural mental health charity
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has boosted the funds of mental health charity the DPJ Foundation with £50,000 after three years of fundraising…
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Applications to CS Mid Tier scheme soon closes
Farmers have just under two weeks to apply to the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme for multi-agreements and one-off grants to enhance the…
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Experienced shearer to attempt 754 lambs in eight hours
An experienced shearer will be making a record-breaking attempt to shear more than 754 lambs in eight hours later this week. Steve Rowberry will be…
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Morrisons launches new trial to support growers by covering all costs
Retailer Morrisons has launched a new trial to support farmers by underwriting all of their costs associated with growing crops. The new initiative…
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Watchdog to investigate ABP's acquisition of two ScotBeef facilities
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the acquisition of two Scotbeef red meat facilities by Irish red meat…
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UK invests £9m in fight against endemic livestock disease
The UK government has announced an investment of £9 million as part of the farming industry's fight against endemic livestock diseases. The…
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Trade mission to Kuwait set to boost UK meat export opportunities
A trade mission to Kuwait hosted by the AHDB will explore export opportunities for red meat and dairy in the Middle Eastern market. Five exporters…
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