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NFUS receives 'categorical assurance' on £33m deferred agri funding
The Scottish government has given 'categorical assurance' that £33m deferred from the agricultural budget last year will be returned this year. In…
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Deadline nears for farmers to register on new pesticide database
Farmers using plant protection products (PPPs) have just days to register their details on a new government database. Announced in April, any…
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'Tragic': Three deaths on UK farms recorded in space of a few days
The deaths of three farm workers in the space of just a few days has been described as 'tragic' amid calls for the industry to do more to improve…
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Researchers seek volunteers to tackle rural loneliness
Researchers are asking people to share their experiences as part of a new study looking at ways to overcome loneliness in rural areas. One in six…
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NI farm planning applications 'temporarily paused' amid ammonia concerns
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has "temporarily paused" some planning applications on farms based on concerns around ammonia levels…
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Scottish new entrant initiative applauded by participants
Participants in a Scottish programme designed to encourage new entrants to make moves into agriculture have commented on its successes. An evaluation…
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Lidl hailed for making new commitment to boost Scottish dairy range
Supermarket giant Lidl has been applauded for making a new commitment to increase its range of Scottish dairy products. It follows Gordon MP Richard…
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Powys handler sells two-year-old working sheep dog for £5.6k
A top call of £5,600, plus a trio of joint £5,100 second top calls, were among the highlights at Skipton Auction Mart’s timed online-only summer sale…
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Scottish farm leaders call for 'urgent approval' of bracken herbicide
Scottish farm leaders have called for the 'urgent approval' of the herbicide Asulox for use to control bracken this year due to the lack of…
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The Scottish-born vaccine which transformed global flock health
A vaccine developed by Scottish scientists which has transformed herd and flock health for farmers over the last 25 years is being brought into…
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