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'Game-changing' method to ensure food authenticity sees 100% accuracy
A 'game-changing' method to ensure the authenticity of food has achieved 100% accuracy in a study, with potential for application across the food…
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Young farmers 'continuously anxious' about future of farming, NFYFC warns
Young farmers are experiencing 'continued anxiety' around the future of farming, according to a new survey, with the industry calling for more…
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Young sheep farmer stars in A-Plan Rural Insurance's Rural Community blog
A-Plan Rural Insurance have set up a Rural Community blog as part of their work on social media to contribute to farmers' efforts in showcasing…
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15-year FBT on 600-acre farm up for tender on Swinton Estate
Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire is offering a new Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) opportunity, running from October for fifteen years. Highfield House…
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Emergency authorisation granted for cobalt in livestock feeds
An emergency authorisation for the inclusion of four cobalt salts in livestock feed has been granted in Scotland. The Scottish government has granted…
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NFUS asks for £66m upland fund to be 'refocussed on activity'
NFU Scotland has called on the Scottish government to 'rebase' less favoured support to make it better targeted at those keeping beef cattle and…
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BASC to launch legal challenge over general licence withdrawal
Rural campaigners are preparing legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of the general licence that allows the release of gamebirds in…
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Farm in spotlight for restoring nature with 100% pasture-fed cows
A Cotswolds livestock farm has been highlighted as a national showcase for how nature can be restored using 100% pasture-fed animals. Will Mann, who…
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Farmers raise tens of thousands for charities after UK-wide combine trip
Four farmers have raised nearly £40,000 for charity after driving a combine harvester from John o' Groats to Land's End. The fundraiser, which took…
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'Level Zero': Agri-tech firm identifies new early standard for mastitis detection
An agri-tech firm has identified a new early standard for mastitis detection – 'Level Zero' – which it says will enhance cattle welfare and reduce…
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