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More action needed to boost farmers' access to workforce, report says
An independent panel has recognised that more action is needed from the government to improve UK farmers’ access to a skilled and motivated…
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Young farmers nominate as YFC Achiever Awards deadline looms
Young farmers have just over two weeks to nominate someone they know for this year's YFC Achiever Awards, a celebration aiming to highlight the…
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Farm ordered to pay out £24k after slurry pollution in watercourse
A Co Durham farm has been ordered to pay out costs of over £24,000 after an illegal spill of digestate into a nearby watercourse. High Hedley Hope…
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Royal Highland Show 2023 sees largest-ever attendance
This year’s Royal Highland Show welcomed a record number of people through the showground gates, totalling over 217,000 visitors. Scotland’s premier…
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Sheep health researcher awarded for 'tireless work' in combatting OPA
A well-known animal health researcher has been presented with the NSA Scotland Silver Salver 2023 for her outstanding contribution to the Scottish…
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Natural England gives SSSI status to Penwith Moors amid farmer concern
Natural England has agreed to designate all of Penwith Moors as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), despite objections from some farmers…
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NFU underscores UK poultry sector's high standards after Guardian article
The NFU has said British farmers work to 'vastly higher' standards than their Polish counterparts after The Guardian raised concerns over meat…
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Farmers granted permission to challenge APHA on bird flu compensation
The High Court has granted a group of poultry farmers permission to bring their legal challenge against the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in…
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Two farmland projects showcase new ways to boost biodiversity
The success of two farmland projects run across England and neighbouring European countries have shown there are ways to boost biodiversity, a…
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Drought planning stepped up amid potential for hottest ever June
Drought planning is being stepped up amid the potential for the hottest June on record, as the farming sector continues to work to improve drought…
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