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New woodland fund opens for landowners along HS2 phase one
A new £3.2m fund has re-opened for landowners today, supporting projects that create and restore woodland along the HS2 phase one route. The HS2…
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Inaugural sale of Belted Galloway cattle cements breed's rising popularity
The inaugural show and sale of Belted Galloway cattle at Skipton Auction Mart has cemented the growing popularity and impact of the distinctive…
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Murder investigation launched after human remains found on Notts farm
Police have launched a murder investigation after human remains were found on farmland in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Last month…
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UK crop protection firm seeks EU approval of new seed treatment product
UK-based Eden Research has applied for the authorisation of a new seed treatment product in the EU, with application in the UK to follow. The small…
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Defra opens door for farm buyers to claim delinked payments
New Defra guidance has highlighted that where a farm has recently sold then the reference amount on which delinked payments will be based can be…
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New campaign sees Shaun the Sheep encourage 'respect' for farms
A new Defra campaign with animation studio Aardman will see Shaun the Sheep encourage children to "respect" farms and "enjoy" the countryside. The…
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'Rural fightback' as council set to join Cornwall in resisting meat ban
A campaign to push local councils into publicly expressing support for farmers is underway, in what campaigners have dubbed a 'rural fightback'. The…
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NI firms awarded £600k to find green solutions for livestock waste
Six Northern Ireland companies have been awarded a total of £600,000 to develop practical and environmentally friendly solutions for livestock…
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Major increase in suspected hare courser arrests thanks to new legislation
New hare coursing legislation has led to a 400 percent increase in arrests of suspected hare coursers in Lincolnshire alone. During the hare coursing…
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Tributes paid to chairman of Addington Fund after cancer battle
Peter Jinman OBE, who was the chairman of UK farming charity Addington Fund, has died aged 72 following a battle with cancer. Tributes from across…
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