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Shropshire organic dairy farm extending to 200 acres on market
A well-established dairy farm extending to over 200 acres has launched onto the market, with property agents expecting a high amount of interest…
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Scottish crofters receive grants to improve energy efficiency of crofts
Scotland’s crofters will receive help with high energy costs through new grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Through an…
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On-the-spot fines for fly-tipping to increase from £400 to £1,000
On-the spot fines for litter and fly-tipping are set to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, as such crimes continue to impact…
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Ex-SAS military adviser launches new business specialising in farm security
An ex-SAS military adviser and his daughter have launched a new business specialising in improving farm security and personal safety. Having spent 22…
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Bird flu confirmed in 32,000 free range hen flock in Aberdeenshire
Authorities have ordered a cull of 32,000 free range hens following confirmation of highly-pathogenic bird flu on a farm in Aberdeenshire. Avian…
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UK egg sector slams government for 'ignoring' trade warnings
The government must reconsider its decision to exclude eggs as a sensitive sector in the recently agreed CPTPP trade agreement, industry groups have…
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UK tractor sales increase by 6% in first half of 2023 as backlog reduces
UK tractor registrations have risen by 6% in the first half of 2023 as the industry continues to reduce the backlog of order which build up during…
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Government extends permitted development rights to 60 days per year
A change to planning law which frees up farmers and landowners to provide more camping pitches could offer a boost to struggling rural communities…
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UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations
UK animal product exports to the European Union will soon need vet signed declarations, farmers have been reminded. Non-assured UK livestock farmers…
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Pilgrim's Ashton pork processing site closes after 70 years
Pilgrim’s UK Ashton-under-Lyne pork processing site will process pigs for the last time today, as the sector called the firm's decision…
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