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Small abattoir based in Wigton in Cumbria closes doors for good
A small abattoir based in Wigton in Cumbria has closed its doors for good in a move which has rocked the local farming sector. Black Brow abattoir…
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Welsh farm leaders 'extremely concerned' as 10% tree target remains
Farm leaders have raised 'extreme concern' after the Welsh government appeared to double down on its 10% tree cover target which farmers must abide…
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Farmers to take part in one of UK's largest landscape programmes
Farmers and landowners in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are joining forces in an ambitious partnership to create one of the UK’s largest…
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AHDB chief executive Tim Rycroft to step down at end of year
AHDB chief executive officer Tim Rycroft is to step down from his position in December after two years at the levy organisation. Mr Rycroft said it…
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Cheffins sells £62 million-worth of machinery in last 12 months
Cheffins has announced its year-end results with £62 million-worth of machinery sold in the last 12 months across 63 auctions. The East Anglia-based…
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National Food Crime Unit seeks more powers to investigate fraud
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a new consultation on giving the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) more powers to investigate food fraud…
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Wales leading world in genomic sheep breeding thanks to unique project
Wales is leading the way in developing genomic breeding values in the hill sheep sector thanks to a project's uniquely large DNA database. The use of…
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UK-wide crackdown on tractor GPS thefts to commence as crime rises
Thieves who steal expensive GPS technology from farm machinery are being targeted as part of a new UK-wide crackdown. The newly-launched National…
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Polluters face unlimited penalties as government toughens legislation
Polluters face the prospect of unlimited financial penalties under new tougher legislation announced today by the government. The current limit of…
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Farmer uses what3words to save man trapped under huge hay bale
Location app what3words has been hailed for saving a farmer’s life whilst was trapped under a massive industrial-sized hay bale. Whilst working from…
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