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Average value of arable land in England reaches new record high
The average value of arable land in England reached a new record high during the first half of 2023, new figures show. Strutt & Parker’s Farmland…
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Virtual fencing tech helps Dexter herd protect ancient hill fort
A herd of Dexter cows has learnt to associate the sound of music with a virtual fence to help protect an Iron Age hill fort nestled in the Wye…
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Vigilance urged after Asian hornets confirmed in Dover
Farmers, beekeepers and members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant after Asian hornets were spotted in the Dover area in Kent. The…
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Warmest June on record prompts pasture health warning
Livestock farmers have been told to pay attention to their grass and pasture utilisation for the rest of the year, after the Met Office confirmed…
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AI to enable scientists to monitor impact of farming on biodiversity
Scientists are using automated sensors and AI over the next four years to demonstrate the effectiveness of on-farm environment and peatland…
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New GHG study points to encouraging results for Welsh farms
A new study of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by red meat enterprises has shown that Welsh farms are below the benchmark for similar…
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Labour costs in farming increased in 2022, ONS data shows
Labour costs within farming grew last year as weekly earnings averaged £437, according to the latest ONS data. The peak earning was reached in…
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Farmers gear up for Great Glen Challenge to raise £50k for RSABI
Twenty-four teams from a range of roles in Scottish agriculture are training hard for a multi-sporting event to raise £50,000 for farming charity…
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Farmers warned of contamination risk in first-cut silage
Farmers are being encouraged to test first-cut silage before feed-out amid reports of high levels of ash in some silage crops. While average ash…
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Welsh government urged to follow England and relax agritourism rules
The Welsh government is being urged to follow England’s example by relaxing planning rules around agritourism. In a landmark decision laid before…
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