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Santa Maria cow and calf sell for 4,100 guineas at Shrewsbury
A cow and calf combination from the pedigree herd of Santa Maria Polled Hereford cattle sold for 4,100 guineas at a dispersal sale. The herd, based…
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Government announces new support for lowland agricultural peat
The government has announced new action to reduce peat carbon emissions and support farmers following recommendations from the Lowland Agricultural…
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NFU Cymru seeks 'urgent review' into Wales' bracken herbicide rejection
NFU Cymru has asked the Welsh government to urgently review a decision to refuse an application for Asulox, an important bracken herbicide. The Welsh…
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New survey seeks to uncover sheep farmers' red clover concerns
A new survey is seeking to identify what barriers are preventing sheep farmers from adopting red clover mixed leys. Independent agricultural…
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Farmers urged to apply to AHDB's new Beef & Lamb Ambassadors Group
English beef and lamb producers are being encouraged to apply for a national discussion group funded and facilitated by AHDB. The group, spanning…
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New root crop disease technology enters final stage of testing
A new root crop disease technology has entered its final stage of testing ahead of being brought to market. Researchers behind the TuberSense project…
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Scottish rural businesses raise concern over SSPCA's new powers
A decision to extend the investigatory powers available to the SSPCA runs the risk of hindering wildlife crime prosecutions, Scottish rural…
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Defra seeks farmers' views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit
The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra's consultation, open…
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Emergency authorisation for livestock feed cobalt salts in England and Wales
Emergency legislation for the authorisation of key cobalt salts to be used in livestock feed in England and Wales has been put forward after pressure…
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Dorset organic farm installs three remote pollinator sensors
Three remote sensors have been installed on a Dorset farm to detect varieties of invertebrates and birds in correlation to the flowering plants they…
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