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Farmers urged to displace imported soya with UK-grown bean crops
Farmers are being urged to displace imported soya with home-grown bean crops due to the environmental and agronomic benefits they bring. The Nitrogen…
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Scottish farm leaders criticise new 'duplicate' audit for pesticide users
Farm leaders are calling for the Scottish government to recognise that assurance membership demonstrates that businesses are complying with their…
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Grain giants Viterra and Bunge agree to merge to form new global firm
Bunge and Viterra - two leading grain businesses - have agreed to form a new agricultural trading powerhouse worth around £27 billion. Bunge, a US…
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Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain's 700 pea growers
A week-long celebration of one of Britain's favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual…
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Lincs agri firm told to pay out £500k after major pollution incident
An agricultural business has been ordered to pay out over £500,000 after a pollution incident killed more than 135,000 fish in the River Witham in…
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Farmers who provide hot tubs 'risk significant claims' if guests fall ill
Farmers and landowners who provide hot tubs for customers as part of their glamping holiday packages 'risk significant claims' if customers fall ill…
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Several men and two abattoirs fined thousands after three investigations
Several men and two abattoirs have been fined thousands following three Food Standards Agency (FSA) investigations into offences under animal welfare…
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AHDB mulls levy rate increases as spending power declines by 40%
Levy rates may be increased for AHDB's service starting from next April, the organisation has warned farmers against a backdrop of rising costs. AHDB…
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Farm software firm Herdwatch acquires Kingswood Computing
Farm software firm Herdwatch has announced the acquisition of Kingswood Computing in order to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. Herdwatch…
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Meatless Farm makes workforce redundant as vegan slump continues
Vegan firm Meatless Farm has let its 50-strong workforce go amid a slump in demand for plant-based food. The company made vegan alternatives to meat…
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